Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

MSI Express, Inc.; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express, Inc. in Portage, Indiana is looking for a Maintenance Technician responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining machinery. The role involves routine maintenance, working with electrical systems, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in an industrial setting, with a preference for food manufacturing. Skills in electrical troubleshooting, mechanical repair, and metal fabrication are key for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an industrial setting, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, and climb frequently throughout the shift.
• Proficient PC or tablet competency and capable of using handheld devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on machinery.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Document all work performed in the CMMS system.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Preventive maintenance

Metal fabrication

Welding techniques

Education

High School Diploma

2-year technical or community college degree

Tools

CMMS software

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Role Purpose/Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment in accordance with electrical diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and/or manufacturer’s specifications. This while adhering to safety procedures and/or protocols and established Good Manufacturing Processes to ensure that product integrity and customers’ specifications are preserved. The Maintenance Technician will utilize an electronic CMMS system to document work orders for work performed.

Key Accountabilities/Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or performing other preventive maintenance actions such as lubrication of shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of the machinery.
• Utilize an electronic CMMS system using a mobile device to document work performed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment such as motors, pneumatics, electronic boards, PLC’s, touch screens, displays, contactors, conveyors, blending, scaling, filling, cartoning, coding/printing, electrical, compressed air, vacuum hydraulic and bulk‑filling systems using appropriate tools, precision measuring instruments, or electrical or electronic testing devices.
• Work with electricity systems related to production and plant support equipment ranging from single phase to three phase equipment, voltages ranging from 5VDC – 480 VAC.
• Handle electrical wiring, relay logic, control and safety circuits by checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary.
• Teardown and rebuild gearboxes, clutches, actuators, and other assemblies related to equipment repairs.
• Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Thoroughly clean machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Proficient in using all hand tools, power tools, shop equipment such as drill press, surface grinders, torch, plasma cutter, pipe threader, brakes, presses, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring and test equipment.
• Fabricate parts, guarding, and parts modifications for equipment repairs and improvements.
• Weld different grades of metal for repairs and fabrication using different plant welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Arc).
• Troubleshoot HVAC systems as needed.
• Follow all company policies including general manufacturing and safety practices.
• Take responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence and report problems to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Train junior or new technicians on equipment, procedures, and troubleshooting practices.
• Train operators or other support staff in best practices, operation, and setup of equipment.
• Complete preventative maintenance, product changeovers, corrective and breakdown maintenance as requested.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (education, skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Entry Level and Above: Ability to write work orders, parts requests, shift logs, routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb, and/or sit frequently throughout the shift; ability to reach with hands and arms, climb, or maintain balance.
• Ability to use ladders and/or climb stairs.
• Appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly execute tasks.
• PC or tablet competency, and ability to use handheld devices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly; and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds with or without assistance.
• Minimum of High School Diploma required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an industrial setting required; preferably in the food manufacturing industry.
• Mid-Level and Above (2–6 years of experience): Experience in a similar role and preferably in the food manufacturing industry; 2‑year technical or community college degree preferred.
• Experience with electrical controls; experience in maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and electronic devices preferred.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of PLC troubleshooting preferred.
• Advanced Level (7 years and above): Advanced skills with troubleshooting PLC’s preferred.
• Electrician’s license preferred.
• Welding experience/certification preferred.
• Metal fabrication experience preferred.

MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.