Service Technician

PTA Plastics; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

PTA Plastics in Gary, Indiana is seeking a Field Services Technician to support customers by maintaining equipment, performing samples analysis with a Leco analyzer, and operating injection equipment. This role requires a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license, and involves swing shifts with physical tasks.

Responsibilities include documenting issues, following SOPs, performing preventative maintenance, and assisting with material handling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license; occasional travel may be required.
• Capable of working a scheduled swing shift.
• Mechanical aptitude with understanding of electrical systems.
• Experience or ability to work in a mill environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and surrounding area, keeping the area clean.
• Obtain, prepare, and analyze hot metal samples with a Leco analyzer.
• Operate injection equipment as part of the production process.
• Provide direct assistance to calculate the amount of reagent required.
• Document concerns and potential problems accurately.
• Adhere to SOPs and safety rules and complete required safety training.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Prepare Lance Report documentation (failures, changes, heats, dates, minutes, and operator).
• Track parts used, log material deliveries, and record loads.
• Inform supervisor of potential problems (low material, parts needed, etc.).
• Assist in unloading and loading of material.
• Assist in cleaning and unplugging of lances.
• Capable of lifting up to sixty pounds and climbing stairs/equipment.
• Work independently; perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

Valid driver's license

Swing shift

Mill environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Leco analyzer

Job description

Field Services Technician

The Field Services Technician will report directly to the Field Services Supervisor; and will be responsible for providing technical assistance to the customer.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

• Maintain equipment and surrounding area (keeping area clean)
• Must be capable of obtaining, preparing, and analyzing hot metal samples with the use of a Leco analyzer
• Must be capable of operating injection equipment
• Provide direct assistance to calculate the amount of reagent required
• Document all concerns and potential problems accurately
• Must adhere to all S.O.P.s and safety rules, for our company and customer and complete required safety training
• Must be capable of performing preventative maintenance on equipment
• Prepare Documentation – Lance Report (failures, changes, numbers of heats, dates, minutes, and operator.)
• Completion of logbook; tracking parts used, document material deliveries (recording loads) etc.
• Informing the supervisor of potential problems (i.e., material is low, parts are needed, customer problems, etc.)
• Assist in the unloading and loading of material
• Assist in cleaning and unplugging of lances (unless otherwise specified)
• Must be capable of lifting sixty pounds, climbing stairs, climbing on equipment
• Must be able to work independently
• All other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver's license as occasional travel is required
• Must be capable of working a scheduled swing shift
• Must possess mechanical aptitude and have an understanding of electrical systems
• Must be capable of working in a mill environment