Maintenance Technician

Pregis•New Albany, IN

21d

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees maintenance operations to ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and lead technicians in inspecting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on facilities, machinery, and equipment. The role supports efficient plant operations while ensuring compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies. The position supports the plant by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and modifying mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical equipment, including PLC, DCS, and multiple systems. Work includes converting, printing, and extruding equipment, ancillary equipment, and general building and grounds repairs. The role also involves sourcing external resources to resolve issues, repairing or replacing faulty components, installing equipment, and maintaining parts and supplies inventories.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Three to seven years of maintenance experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Understanding of workplace safety regulations and maintenance best practices.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others.
Ability to promote positive teamwork and culture and communicate effectively during shift transitions.
Knowledge of safety requirements and guidelines in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to use Office software and enter work orders in CMMS software.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a machine repair and maintenance department or a technically oriented position is desired.
Experience with converting, printing, and extruding equipment and ancillary equipment.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities.
Assign work orders and monitor task completion.
Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Troubleshoot equipment failures and coordinate repairs.
Ensure machinery, systems, and facilities operate efficiently and safely.
Manage maintenance schedules to minimize operational disruptions.
Train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance technicians.
Maintain maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
Monitor inventory of spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
Coordinate with production, operations, and external contractors.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Assist in budgeting and controlling maintenance costs.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and equipment upgrades.
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install, and modify mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical equipment, including PLC and DCS systems.