Proactive First-Shift Maintenance Technician

Oji Intertech Inc.; North Manchester, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Oji Intertech Inc. is seeking a plant maintenance technician to uphold all maintenance requirements across the facility and support production runs. You will dismantle, repair, clean, and lubricate machinery, install piping and electrical components, and help keep the plant environment safe and compliant.

Candidates should have proven maintenance experience, be able to lift heavy loads, and be available for overtime. Electrical knowledge is a plus, and forklift operation is required.

Qualifications

• Certified forklift operator.
• Attention to detail in the workplace.
• Able to lift 25 lbs routinely and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Overtime availability before/after shifts and on weekends.
• Organized and able to read and follow instructions.
• Proven prior maintenance work experience.
• Electrical knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all maintenance requirements throughout the plant.
• Dismantles machines or equipment, replaces defective parts, and adjusts feed mechanisms.
• Cleans and lubricates machine parts such as shafts, pulleys, gears, and bearings.
• Replaces or repairs machine belts.
• Removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from machines.
• Paints machines or equipment to prevent corrosion.
• Bends and cuts conduit and wire, and drills holes for electrical connections.
• Bends, cuts, and threads pipe, and seals joints.
• Cleans and patch repairs surfaces; prepares walls and ceilings.
• Clears clogged drains and replaces plumbing fixtures.
• Operates welding machine to repair or join metal parts.
• Performs preventative maintenance work orders on schedule.
• Cleans work area, tools, and equipment.
• Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Complies with Environment Health and Safety Rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment related to production operations.
• Perform changeovers and start-up operations.
• Participate in production meetings.

Tools

Forklift operator

Job description

Oji Intertech Inc. is seeking a plant maintenance technician to uphold all maintenance requirements across the facility and support production runs. You will dismantle, repair, clean, and lubricate machinery, install piping and electrical components, and help keep the plant environment safe and compliant.

Candidates should have proven maintenance experience, be able to lift heavy loads, and be available for overtime. Electrical knowledge is a plus, and forklift operation is required.