Industrial Maintenance Technician - All shifts

Heartland Food Products Group•Indianapolis, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartland Food Products Group is hiring a multi-skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician for its Indianapolis manufacturing plant. The role is primarily responsible for proactively maintaining equipment, completing scheduled preventive maintenance, and continually improving maintenance systems to reduce performance losses and increase equipment reliability. This is an on-site position available on first, second, or third shift.

Requirements

Two-year technical degree in an Industrial Maintenance field.
Two to three years of mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong focus on preventive maintenance, continuous improvement, and troubleshooting.
Strong mechanical skills and basic electrical skills.
Familiarity with CMMS and production workflow or control systems.
Experience with packaging, conveyance, liquid, and powder manufacturing equipment and processes.
Ability to work independently, manage and schedule work, and perform tasks unsupervised.
Reliability, motivation, dedication, and commitment.
Good communication skills with operators, other mechanics, and resources.
Proactive approach and willingness to take responsibility for equipment, the production line, coworkers, and continuous improvement.
Ability to work in a team environment emphasizing honest communication, a positive attitude, engagement, and personal accountability.
Attention to detail and ability to accurately record information.
Ability to work off-shifts, weekends, and extended shifts.
Ability to use computers to navigate systems, record information, and find information needed for the job.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.
Good job performance and attendance records.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks effectively.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, work seated at a computer and phone for long periods, walk continuously throughout the plant and distribution center, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Visual acuity sufficient to document company records.

Nice To Haves

Basic Allen-Bradley PLC skills.
Food or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Perform condition-based and preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM standards.
Analyze line performance data and support line improvements based on findings.
Understand the theory of operation for equipment within the area of responsibility.
Provide input to Centerline standards based on expertise and observations.
Record work order information in the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) according to best practices.
Participate in root cause analysis (RCA).
Participate in plant initiatives and improvement teams.
Support technical training for operators, including training that enables them to perform basic maintenance tasks.
Recommend appropriate spare-part stocking levels.
Model a positive culture and exemplify established company values.
Perform other duties as assigned.