Maintenance Technician

Independent Can Company; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Can Co Vandalia in Vandalia, OH is seeking an Experienced Maintenance Technician to perform all maintenance and repairs, drive a high-performance culture, and uphold company core values.

The role covers mechanical, welding, electrical and facility upkeep across all lines, with PMs, equipment inspections, forklift/scissor lift operation, and safe handling of waste. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read English and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Experience in maintenance or industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Vandalia manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Perform mechanical, welding, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and die repair tasks.
• Complete preventive maintenance (PM) work with other departments.
• Operate forklift and scissor lift when required.
• Maintain orderly spare parts inventory under Maintenance Lead.
• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly/yearly inspections on equipment.
• Follow hazardous waste handling and safety protocols (SQF/ GMP).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical

Welding

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Die repair

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Scissor Lift

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Independent Can Co Vandalia - Vandalia, OH 45377, Salary Range: $25.00 - $40.60 Hourly, SUMMARY: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for all maintenance and repairs. Must be the site leader in living and driving the Company Core Values and High-Performance Work Culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be knowledgeable of all Vandalia manufacturing equipment and facility equipment. This would include all Lid Operations, Coating Operations, Lithography Operations, and all fans, chillers, restrooms, and any other facility equipment.
• This role requires working knowledge of basic Mechanical, welding, Electrical, Plumbing, carpentry, and die repair maintenance.
• This role requires good problem-solving skills to analyze and repair equipment in the shortest amount of time.
• The Maintenance technician is responsible for completing all PM work they are assigned working with others in the assigned departments, such as coater and litho.
• Operates forklift and scissor lift if needed to complete a job
• Is responsible to maintain and keep an orderly inventory of all spare parts through the direction of the Maintenance Lead.
• Performs daily/monthly/quarterly/yearly inspections on equipment throughout the facility
• Follow proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste and universal waste in accordance with State and Federal law
• Follow company personnel and product safety requirements; including standards from SQF and internal GMPs
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Language Skills

Ability to read in English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute percentages, as well as draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to problem solve and develop short-term and long-term solutions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to operate the fork truck in a safe and expeditious manner so that there are no delays in the manufacturing or in the shipping operations. Employee must be able to safely and efficiently operate the lift at its maximum lift height (approximately 180\