Maintenance Tech 2nd Shift

Pratt IndustriesValparaiso, IN
Onsite

About The Position

These skilled multi-craft professionals are crucial to the safe and effective operations of this facility. Our Maintenance Technicians maintain and repair the machinery involved in turning recycled paper into the 2-D version of a corrugated box and getting them to our customers! Think boxes for Domino’s pizzas, moving with Home Depot, Amazon deliveries, Hello Fresh meals, and more! (And yes, we make those!) Pratt Industries is America’s 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 6,500 highly skilled employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than a dozen states. The company operates three of the most modern, cost-effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by “harvesting the urban forest."

Requirements

  • Troubleshooting of 3-Phase power/electricity
  • AC/DC Motors and Motor Starters
  • Gearboxes/Gear Reducers
  • Basic working knowledge of PLCs
  • Basic working knowledge of VFDs
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Screwdrivers – Phillips and Slotted, (Typical 8-10 piece set)
  • Precision Screwdriver Set (Small Phillips and Slotted for electronics, spring terminals)
  • Hex Key Sets (Allen Wrenches) Metric and Standard
  • Box End Wrench Sets, Metric and Standard – Quality ratcheting wrenches are recommended (Craftsman,Gearwrench, Kobalt, etc.)
  • Socket Sets – ¼”, 3/8”, ½” Drive, Metric and Standard Sockets, Extensions, Hex Head Sockets, Deep-well Sockets
  • Adjustable Wrench Set (Crescent Wrenches) – Strongly recommend Channellock brand wide-jaw 6” adjustable wrench, plus 10” and 12” adjustable wrenches
  • Hammers – 12oz Ball Peen, 3Lb Sledge
  • Pry Bar Set – (Heavy Duty) 12” and 18”
  • Locking Pliers Set – Straight jaw and curved jaw sets (Vise Grips)
  • Needle Nose Pliers
  • Tongue and Groove Pliers Set (Channel Locks)
  • Diagonal Cutters
  • Wire Strippers
  • Crimping Pliers
  • Punch and Chisel Set (Taper Punches, Pin Punches, Cold Chisels)
  • Metal File Set (Flat, Round, Half-Round, Triangle)
  • Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
  • Able to apply concepts of high school math.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with electrical instrumentation
  • Ability to get online to troubleshoot logic controllers/VFDs
  • Boiler/Steam
  • Welding/Fabricating
  • Conduit Bending
  • Machining Skills (Lathe, Mill, Press, etc.)
  • Industrial Safety
  • Pipe Wrenches
  • Work Light with Magnetic Base
  • Tap & Die Set
  • Tap Sockets
  • Long Shank Hex-Head Sockets
  • Nut Drivers
  • Telescopic Retrieval Magnet, Inspection Mirror
  • Adjustable/Indexing and Extendable Pry Bar 29” or Bigger
  • Feeler Gauge Set
  • Torpedo Level
  • Machinists Squares, Speed Square
  • Ruler
  • Digital Caliper
  • Hacksaw
  • Thread File
  • Welding Gloves
  • Welding Helmet

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and repair the machinery involved in turning recycled paper into the 2-D version of a corrugated box and getting them to our customers.

Benefits

  • Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
  • Paid holidays from Day 1
  • 401(k) with match
  • PAID vacation days
  • FULL tuition reimbursement
  • PAID childbearing and parenting leave
  • competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life
  • disability
  • FSA
  • All State
  • Pre-Paid Legal
  • 401(k) with company match
  • paid vacation
  • paid holidays
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