| Location | Walkerton, IN |
Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician will report directly to the Plant Manager or his/her designate and is responsible for inspecting/diagnosing and repairing machinery and equipment and to keep written logs on repair, inventory, and preventative maintenance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance involving electrical, pneumatic, structural, plumbing, hydraulic and equipment repair or replacementMechanical repair on all equipment and facility/grounds along with general fabricationRespond promptly to emergency maintenance requests, breakdowns, or other facility issuesUnderstand and operate basic production PLC controls; basic control operations to be able to safely perform required tasks such as: PM work that requires start up procedures, shut down procedures, and energy deisolation procedures; ability to adequately meet criteria, obtain and retain basic PLC training for production departmental workKeep organized and detailed maintenance logs and records of equipment and other PM logsInputting digital logs and other data entryOperate a forklift and yard truck and other necessary machinery/equipmentOrder parts as needed while maintaining crucial spare parts logs and inventoryWork in compliance with company safety and operating procedures while promoting positive safety cultureCollaborate with team operators across all departments to ensure equipment and machines are operating efficiently and safely while maintaining equipment reliabilitySupport continuous improvement and other LEAN initiativesMonitor and achieve established KPIs such as OEE, quality standards, EHS standards, and ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with all company goals.Promote positive maintenance and PM cultureOther duties, as assigned
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Mechanical knowledgePrevious forklift experienceAbility to lift to 50lbs.Previous experience in a production/manufacturing settingCapable of working with a team and independently efficientlyCapable of following a production report while working independently