Maintenance Technician Associate

PTA Plastics; Walkerton (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maintenance Technician at PTA Plastics reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing machinery while maintaining detailed logs of repairs, inventory, and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems; basic PLC awareness; operating a forklift; ordering parts; and supporting LEAN initiatives to improve equipment reliability and safety across the plant.

Qualifications

• Mechanical knowledge in maintenance of industrial equipment.
• Forklift operation experience and safety.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in a production/manufacturing setting.
• Capable of working with a team and independently.
• Ability to follow a production report.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Repair and maintain equipment and facilities; general fabrication.
• Respond promptly to emergencies, breakdowns, or other issues.
• Understand and operate basic production PLC controls and startup/shutdown procedures.
• Maintain organized maintenance logs and records of equipment and PM logs.
• Input digital logs and data entry.
• Operate a forklift and yard truck; order parts and track spare parts.
• Follow safety procedures and promote a positive safety culture.
• Collaborate with operators across departments to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
• Support continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs such as OEE, quality, and EHS standards.
• Promote positive maintenance and PM culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Forklift experience

Lift to 50lbs

Production/manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Independent work capability

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician will report directly to the Plant Manager or his/her designate and is responsible for inspecting/diagnosing and repairing machinery and equipment and to keep written logs on repair, inventory, and preventative maintenance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance involving electrical, pneumatic, structural, plumbing, hydraulic and equipment repair or replacement
• Mechanical repair on all equipment and facility/grounds along with general fabrication
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests, breakdowns, or other facility issues
• Understand and operate basic production PLC controls; basic control operations to be able to safely perform required tasks such as: PM work that requires start up procedures, shut down procedures, and energy deisolation procedures; ability to adequately meet criteria, obtain and retain basic PLC training for production departmental work
• Keep organized and detailed maintenance logs and records of equipment and other PM logs
• Inputting digital logs and other data entry
• Operate a forklift and yard truck and other necessary machinery/equipment
• Order parts as needed while maintaining crucial spare parts logs and inventory
• Work in compliance with company safety and operating procedures while promoting positive safety culture
• Collaborate with team operators across all departments to ensure equipment and machines are operating efficiently and safely while maintaining equipment reliability
• Support continuous improvement and other LEAN initiatives
• Monitor and achieve established KPIs such as OEE, quality standards, EHS standards, and ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with all company goals.
• Promote positive maintenance and PM culture
• Other duties, as assigned

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Mechanical knowledge
• Previous forklift experience
• Ability to lift to 50lbs.
• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing setting
• Capable of working with a team and independently efficiently
• Capable of following a production report while working independently