Maintenance Technician Associate

iHire; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated entry-level technician to join their team. This role involves performing essential maintenance and repairs on machinery, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and participating in continuous improvement activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, be proficient with hand tools, and be ready to tackle challenges in a dynamic factory environment. If you are eager to grow your technical skills and contribute to a collaborative team, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for career development in a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.
• Ability to perform repairs on electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on machinery.
• Identify needed parts and provide support to the team.

Skills

Basic Electrical Systems Understanding

Basic Mechanical Systems Understanding

Hand Tool Usage

Troubleshooting Skills

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent (GED)

Associates Degree with Technical Focus

Tools

Lathe

Drill Press

Grinder

Welding Equipment

Job description

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Principal Duties/Responsibilities

1. Performs entry to mid-level break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: adjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments to sustain and improve operations; repairing or replacing defective parts; reconditioning or repairing machine tools.
2. Identifies needed parts, supplies, and repair items.
3. Provides support and backup for other members of the department as needed by leadership.
4. Is aware of Maintenance Industry Standards.
5. Assures compliance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
6. Participates in CI activities - processes, results, and cost savings.
7. May be required to setup and operate simple machining operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. May perform basic welding tasks.
8. Updates records and reviews CMMS history.
9. Performs basic troubleshooting of control systems circuitry.
10. Completes technical self-study programs for career development.
11. Follows all safety-related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines. Situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Behaviors Required

1. High School Graduate or equivalent (GED).
2. Associates degree with a Technical focus or 18 months of related experience in general industry or successful completion of the ATS Technician Progression Program.
3. Understanding of basic electrical and mechanical systems. Can perform repairs.
4. Must be able to use basic hand tools.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, ascend/descend or balance to heights that may require a ladder or lift; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use close vision and color vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. In the factory environment, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors.

Employment Type

Full Time

Seniority Level

Entry level

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Facilities Services