Maintenance Technician

Verdeco Recycling; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdeco Recycling is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for a 3rd shift (Sunday-Thursday, 11:00 pm–7:30 am) to keep production equipment running efficiently.

You will perform mechanical, electrical, and PLC troubleshooting, read schematics, and carry out scheduled and emergency repairs. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and reliable transportation to our Terre Haute facility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in manufacturing with strong electrical knowledge reading schematics for installation and repair of production equipment.
• Experience reading schematics for installation and repair of production equipment.
• Associates Degree in Machine Technology preferred; relevant work experience may substitute.
• Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks including mechanical, electrical, PLC troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
• Perform scheduled maintenance repairs and maintain tracking reports.
• Develop robust preventative maintenance tasks to keep equipment operational.
• Provide maintenance of the facility, including scheduled and emergency repairs.
• Rotational on-call for 24/7 production support; shifts are distributed to balance load.
• Read manuals and drawings to troubleshoot equipment; interpret schematics.
• Operate forklifts, scissors, and JLG-type basket lifts.
• Diagnose problems, replace/repair parts, and verify proper operation.
• Identify faulty operations or materials and report to supervision.
• Maintain safe, clean work areas and comply with regulations.
• Meet yearly personal/department SMART objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

MS Office & Excel

Education

Associates Degree in Machine Technology

Job description

At Verdeco, we convert recycled plastic flake into custom-formulated pellets that bring sustainable innovation to a wide range of end-use applications. With advanced tech, precise quality control, and a customer‑centric commitment, our process does more than recycle plastic. It redefines what's possible with rPET.

***3rd Shift Sunday-Thursday 11:00 pm - 7:30 am***

*All employees must pass a drug test and background check.

*Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

*Reliable transportation

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, PLC troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
• Perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service and maintain appropriate tracking reports.
• Contribute to the creation of robust preventative maintenance tasks to keep the equipment operational at peak levels.
• Provide scheduled/emergency/unscheduled repairs and maintenance of the facility.
• Emergency call‑ins are expected as part of a rotation of maintenance team members to support a 24/7 production operation. These are balanced to not burden any one person.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service, Understand equipment schemes and drawings for quick and accurate troubleshooting.
• Operate forklifts, scissors and JLG type basket lifts.
• Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and verify proper equipment operation.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Meet yearly personal/department S.M.A.R.T. objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years, preferably in manufacturing with strong electrical knowledge reading schematics for installation and repair of production equipment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Associates Degree in Machine Technology or other technical discipline preferred; relevant work experience may be a substitute

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills
• Creative problem solver
• Reliable, trustworthy and collaborative team player
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and Excel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Works in production environments
• Frequently standing, walking, lifting, stooping, or bending
• Able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Able to work 8-12 hour shifts standing