Junior Maintenance Technician

Pratt Industries•Wapakoneta, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to jumpstart your career in industrial maintenance with hands-on training and incredible growth potential? Do you have a passion for understanding how things work, troubleshooting complex systems, and keeping state-of-the-art equipment running smoothly? We're seeking motivated and mechanically inclined individuals to join our team as a Junior Maintenance Technician! This is an exceptional opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a dynamic industrial environment. You'll work alongside experienced technicians, learning to diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems. If you're eager to learn, safety-conscious, and ready to contribute to a high-performing team, this role is for you!

Requirements

A post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4-year degree) from a college, university, technical school, military, vocational, or other advanced educational institution is REQUIRED.
A basic understanding of electricity and instrumentation, with a strong willingness to learn and apply new technical skills.
The ability to diagnose issues, learn from experienced technicians, and work towards effective solutions.
A paramount commitment to safety, including ensuring guards are in place, following plant safety rules and policies, securing electrical panels, disconnecting abandoned wiring, adhering to PPE requirements (especially arc-flash protection), wearing eye and hearing protection, and strictly following lockout/tag out procedures.
Ability to work with hand and power tools, manual dexterity with both hands, climb in/out of motorized equipment, operate pedals and lift controls, and maneuver equipment safely.
Frequently lift items manually and move/position ladders safely.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and know when to ask for help with heavier items.
Ability to read orders and reports, communicate orally with all personnel, operate a calculator for basic math, and possess basic typing skills.
A proven record of learning new concepts and a commitment to participating in ongoing educational certificate training programs.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with all personnel.
The work can be physically and mentally demanding.
Need to observe areas for electrical hazards, perform simple rigging, and maintain the cleanliness of work areas.
Successful completion of drug testing/screening, background checks, physical exam, and reference checks.
May require assignment to a rotating shift schedule.

Responsibilities

Assisting with installations, servicing, troubleshooting, and performing preventive and predictive maintenance.
Troubleshooting, repairing, and wiring 120V and 3-phase 460V AC circuits, 24V DC control circuits, and installing distribution systems up to 460V.
Wiring single-phase, 3-phase 460V, and 3-phase 4160V motors according to NEC/OSHA codes, and troubleshooting/installing coils, contactors, relays, and brakes.
Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on process equipment, plant lighting, electrical circuits, motors, starters, MCCs, PLCs, control panels, transformers, switches, transmitters, automatic valves, regulators, and overhead cranes.
Understanding and repairing guiding systems, troubleshooting control valves and transmitters, and gaining a solid grasp of pneumatic controls (controllers, actuators, positioners).
Interpreting P&ID, hydraulic, pneumatic, and wiring drawings/diagrams.
Locating equipment I/O for various processes and gaining general knowledge of mill electrical and pneumatic systems.
Using and interpreting tools like Megohm meters and multimeters (volts, amps, ohms) to accurately diagnose issues.
Safely racking in/out 460V, 4160V, and 12.47kV breakers, and running/bending conduit and pulling wire.
Safely operating motorized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, Genie lifts, hoists, and cranes.
Reading orders, performing basic to intermediate math, understanding technical manuals, and composing shift logs, reports, and emails.
Participating in general housekeeping, including washing, sweeping, shoveling debris, cleaning leaks/spills, and emptying garbage cans to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Contributing to process troubleshooting based on equipment design knowledge and performing other tasks as needed by Mill Management.

Benefits

Competitive Starting Salary: Begin at $50,000/year (based on 2080 hours), with significant earning potential!
Overtime Eligibility: As a Salaried Non-Exempt position, you'll qualify for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week, with built-in overtime due to our 4-shift rotating schedule.
Lucrative Incentive Plan: Participate in our Mill Incentive Program, where you can earn a monthly maximum of 33.3% of your base salary (paid quarterly)!
Total Compensation Potential: Achieve $75,000+ per year with base salary, overtime, and incentive plan combined!
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
401K Plan with Company Match
Child Bearing/Parental Leave
9 Paid Holidays & Paid Vacation
Company-Provided Uniforms
$300 Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement
$250 Annual Prescription Safety Glass Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program: Invest in your education and career growth!
Healthy Lifestyles Program: Earn up to $1200 annually for your HSA.
$500 Annual Gym Membership Reimbursement Program
Supplemental Life, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance Plans
Income Protection Plans
Legal and Travel Assistance Plans
EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans
Wireless/Auto/Discount Plans