Maintenance Technician - Relocate to Marion, Indiana

ZipRecruiter; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to handle routine and preventative maintenance tasks in a production environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of job-related experience, providing technical expertise while supporting the maintenance team. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment failures and improving maintenance procedures, ensuring optimal efficiency and reliability in operations.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of job-related experience required.
• Ability to read schematics and electrical blueprints.
• Experience writing ladder logic and troubleshooting VFDs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot and repair production and facilities equipment.
• Modify control circuitry for existing equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical expertise

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLC programming tools

Precision measurement tools

Job description

Job Description

Position summary: The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks. The Maintenance Mechanic will troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensure maximum equipment efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability.

This location is located in Marion, IN 46953 - relocation assistance provided.

We are seeking Maintenance Technicians with demonstrated expertise at level 3, 4, or 5!

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance manager with technical assessments, advice, and hands-on repairs and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical expertise to Maintenance Technicians.
• Modify and design control circuitry for existing equipment.
• Perform maintenance procedures on AC/DC control circuitry, programmable logic controllers, microprocessor controls, and power distribution systems, and make improvements to the PM program.

• Perform work safely and in a timely manner.
• Maintain an orderly and sanitary work area.

Provide feedback for engineers to help modify existing equipment and improve the design of future equipment.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Be available to work overtime per departmental needs, off shifts, and weekends.
• Ability to climb ladders and traverse walkways.
• Ability to work in a production environment.
• Program PLCs, specifically Allen Bradley equipment.
• Program HMI modules.

• Design and construct electrical control panels.
• Accurately complete required reports and records.
• Respond to trouble calls quickly.
• Report all equipment failures to appropriate supervisors in writing and verbally.
• Prepare, read, write, and understand routine reports and correspondence.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair automated high-speed production equipment.
• Utilize CMMS to accurately document and track all corrective and preventive maintenance activities.
• Drive company goals and objectives through assigned projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate and contribute within the plant team, including attending team meetings and shift handovers.
• Comply with all safety standards and regulations provided by the company and government (LOTO, Work Permits, etc.).
• Adhere to all GMPs and SOPs in all areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Success factors/job competencies: Efficient and effective problem-solving skills. Flexibility to handle work events outside of the normal schedule. Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Ability to work well in a team environment.

Required Skills

• 5-10 years of job-related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret machine manuals, schematics, electrical blueprints, and process control diagrams.
• Experience writing and troubleshooting ladder logic.
• Experience troubleshooting and installing 480V electric motor wiring and 120V and 24V DC motor control circuits.
• Experience troubleshooting and programming VFDs.
• Working knowledge of RS Logix and/or C Logix, SLC/Micro Logix platforms.
• Interpret and understand fault readings on controllers, PLCs, and VFDs, and take corrective actions.

Qualifications desired:

• Experience with Allen Bradley RS Logix, ControlLogix, and PowerFlex VFDs.
• Use of precision measurement tools.
• Mechanical installation and alignment techniques.
• Understanding of pneumatics and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency with mills, lathes, and drill presses.
• Knowledge of servo systems.

• Experience with installation, calibration, and maintenance of processes and analytical instrumentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Climb, balance, kneel, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, use hands, talk, hear, and visually inspect.
• Work involves exerting up to 50 lbs occasionally and 20 lbs frequently.
• Environmental conditions include coolers, freezers, high heat, and exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical hazards, scaffolding, high places, chemicals, and oils.