Maintenance Technician I

Specialty Coating Systems; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Coating Systems is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform preventive and general maintenance on production and engineering equipment in the Coating Center. You will handle electrical and mechanical repairs, maintain stock and spare parts, and ensure the plant area remains clean, safe, and fully functional.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ years of industrial maintenance experience, and the ability to read and follow instructions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read, understand and follow instructions.
• Proficient with basic Excel functions.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive and general maintenance and repair on equipment.
• Maintains calibration of measurement and test equipment and records.
• Adheres to MSPs, safety policies and site instructions.
• Maintains tools, stock, and spare parts; keeps area orderly.
• Fabricates/assembles production fixtures as needed.
• Completes supply requests for materials to keep equipment running.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical systems

Excel proficiency

Measurement tools

English communication

Attention to safety

Manual dexterity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Maintenance Technician I performs necessary maintenance and repair to all equipment in the Coating Center in order to keep the plant area and equipment fully functional, clean and safe. This includes both electrical and mechanical repairs and maintenance to production and engineering equipment. Maintains stock and spare parts to accomplish the above objective.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs preventive maintenance, general maintenance and repair, including such things as installation of equipment, work tables, tools or other items.
• Maintains calibration of measurement and test equipment, including all applicable records.
• Follows process instructions, Manufacturing Standard Procedures (MSP's) and verbal instructions from the Site Operations Manager.
• Maintains, records, checklists and log books on maintenance performed and inspections conducted.
• Maintains tools and test equipment in a serviceable state.
• Adheres to plant and corporate safety policies.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• Fabricates and assembles production fixtures.
• Fills out supply request forms to order materials necessary to ensure that all production equipment operates in an efficient manner.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May monitor and adjust chemical baths, safely handle storage and disposal of chemicals.
• May assist in other areas or perform other duties as required by fluctuating business needs.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED required. Additional post-high school course work or apprenticeship in a technical or mechanical area is preferred. 1 or more years of work experience as a maintenance person in an industrial environment is required.

BASIC SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate uncomplicated data, instructions, production results, quality issues, and similar subjects both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to distinguish between the colors of red, orange, yellow, blue, green and violet.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read, write and follow written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• High degree of manual dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination.
• Hands-on familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to calculate basic mathematic functions and formulas. Can calculate ratios, percentages, and fractions.
• Uses Excel spreadsheets and can write simple formulas and create spreadsheets.

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