Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician

Charles Industries, An Amphenol Company; Whitestown (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Industries, An Amphenol Company in Whitestown, IN seeks a Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep heavy machinery running safely and efficiently. You will perform maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting across hydraulics and electrical systems to minimize downtime.

The role requires reading blueprints, interpreting schematics, and applying preventative maintenance. You will operate forklifts or cranes as needed and collaborate with the team to improve equipment reliability

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; an associate degree is preferred.
• 7 years of industrial maintenance experience focusing on hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with hand and welding tools.
• Proficiency in pneumatics, mechanical schematics, and electrical diagrams.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with forklifts, aerial lifts or cranes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move, install, or dismantle machinery.
• Maintain and repair plant equipment for proper function.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance to avoid breakdowns.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Review downtime causes and propose improvements.
• Operate forklift, aerial lift, or crane as needed.
• Assist in other duties.

Skills

Basic math

Communication skills

Prioritization

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprints

Precision instruments

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in maintenance technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift

Aerial lift

Crane

Job description

On-Target Bonus: 3%

About the job

The Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician ensures that industrial machinery and equipment operate efficiently and safely by performing maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Move, assemble, install or dismantle machinery.
• Maintain and repair plant equipment, ensuring it functions properly.
• Troubleshoot issues related to manufacturing operations.
• Perform regular inspections and preventative maintenance tasks to avoid breakdown.
• Unpack and assemble new equipment.
• Interpret schematic diagrams, blueprints, and sketches.
• Review machine productivity, determine causes for downtime and suggest improvements and corrections, as well as develop new ways to improve functionality and efficiency.
• May perform welding, fabrication, or calibration as needed.
• Operates specialized equipment such as fork-lift, aerial lift or crane as needed.
• Assist in other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in basic math skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and organizational s kills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in identifying and resolving issues.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of use of precision instruments.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• An associate degree in maintenance technology, related field, or a Industrial Maintenance Technician certificate is preferred.
• 7 years of experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician focusing on hydraulics and electrical systems.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with hand and welding tools.
• Proficiency in pneumatics, mechanical schematics, and electrical diagrams.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in identifying and resolving issues.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with specialized equipment such as fork-lift, aerial lift or crane preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Employees are regularly required to stand, walk, use their hands to touch, handle, and feel objects, and use tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and twist. Push and Pull carts and pallet jacks, loaded or empty.
• Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Charles Industries weight rule: 35 lbs. and under can be lifted alone. 35 - 50 lbs. can be lifted by one person if they feel comfortable doing so. 50 lbs. or more requires the employee to get assistance or use a lifting device. (i.e. pallet jack, forklift, scissor table, buddy system).
• Vision abilities required are close, peripheral, and depth. Must have the ability to recognize color.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.

• Employees regularly work near moving, vibrating mechanical equipment, occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Exposed to minimal risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level is moderate.

At Amphenol Charles Industries, you will have the opportunity to build a career in a workplace that fosters collaboration, creativity, and personal growth. We empower our employees to take ownership of their work and make a meaningful impact. We strive to create a positive and rewarding workplace culture that inspires our team to do their best and become the best version of you. Amphenol Charles Industries offers competitive wage and benefits. The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship.