Maintenance Technician Days & Nights

Verdeco Recycling; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with strong match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Verdeco Recycling is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our production lines running in Terre Haute, IN. Perform mechanical, electrical and PLC troubleshooting and repairs on our pelletizing equipment.

Requires 2+ years in manufacturing, ability to lift 50 lbs, pass drug and background checks, and reliable transportation. We offer a generous benefits package including health, 401k, PTO and holidays.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in manufacturing with electrical knowledge and ability to read schematics.
• Associate degree preferred; relevant work experience acceptable.
• Excellent communication, detail orientation, and problem-solving.
• Proficient in MS Office and Excel.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work 8–12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, PLC maintenance on production machines.
• Provide emergency and scheduled repairs of production equipment.
• Develop robust preventative maintenance tasks.
• Maintain facility maintenance and tracking reports.
• Operate forklifts and other lifting equipment as needed.
• Read manuals and work orders for troubleshooting and servicing.
• Adhere to safety and maintain clean work areas.
• Support 24/7 production rotation for on-call duties.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail and analytical

Creative problem solving

Team player and reliable

MS Office and Excel proficiency

Education

Associate degree in Machine Technology or related field

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

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.

***DAY Shift 7:00 am-7:00 pm (work schedule is 2 days on/3 days off, 3 days on/2 days off, 2 days on/3 days off)

***NIGHT Shift 7:00 pm-7:00 am(work schedule is 2 days on/3 days off, 3 days on/2 days off, 2 days on/3 days off)

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

*Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

*Reliable transportation.

GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES medical, dental, vision insurance; 401k with strong match; paid time off + paid holidays!!!

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

• Associate's 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