On‑Site 2nd Shift Facilities & Utilities Technician

Heartland Food Products Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Food Products Group in Indianapolis, IN is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Technician for 2nd shift. You will perform preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance on facility and utility systems in a fast-paced food and beverage environment.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and proactive problem-solving, with duties ranging from routine PMs to electrical and HVAC troubleshooting. On-site requirement, with potential for extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent including technical training experience.
• Must have 5 years accumulative experience in building maintenance and/or utility maintenance.
• Strong plumbing skills is preferred.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft applications and CMMS experience.
• Must have prior maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must understand oral and written instructions in English.
• Must work well in a team environment and have strong communication skills.
• Must have strong critical thinking and technical troubleshooting abilities.
• High sense of urgency and customer support.
• Deep self-motivation and pride of craftsmanship, challenges the status quo.
• Must have the ability to work extended hours while standing.
• Must have good job performance and attendance records.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and practices safety and conducts himself/herself in accordance with all safety guidelines at all times without compromise.
• Displays initiative to lead efforts to improve productivity.
• Uses tools ranging from hand and power tools to precision measuring and alignment instruments and electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance activities to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, utility systems operate efficiently and maximizes equipment uptime.
• Inspects, operates, or tests machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and improve efficiencies.
• Troubleshoots mechanical and electrical problems and determines how to correct fault, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Experienced with an in-depth knowledge of utility systems such as compressors, boilers, chillers and water systems.
• Familiar with HVAC operations and controls.
• Knowledge of mechanical power transfer systems such as gear reducers, chain/belt drives, direct drives, bearings, shafts and couplings.
• Knowledge of 480 volt 3 phase power distribution such as transformers, Motor Control Centers, power panels.
• Basic knowledge of 120 and 24 volt discrete control and 4-20mA analog control systems.
• Knowledge and experience with pneumatic operated control valve actuators and solenoid devices.
• Documents all work performed, hours, parts, and follow up work on maintenance work orders.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Critical thinking

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with technical training

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft applications

Job description

Heartland Food Products Group in Indianapolis, IN is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Technician for 2nd shift. You will perform preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance on facility and utility systems in a fast-paced food and beverage environment.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and proactive problem-solving, with duties ranging from routine PMs to electrical and HVAC troubleshooting. On-site requirement, with potential for extended hours as needed.