Maintenance Tech

FXI•Fort Wayne, IN

11d

About The Position

FXI is seeking a Maintenance Tech to respond to plant maintenance requests and repair, troubleshoot, inspect, and maintain plant machinery, equipment, and utilities. Equipment includes fabrication machines, the VPF machine, material-handling equipment, air compressors, steam boilers, hydraulic systems, and fire-protection systems. The role performs assigned preventive maintenance, basic low-voltage electrical repairs, and machine operation checks, and maintains accurate repair and preventive-maintenance records. The Maintenance Tech works with machine operators and supervisors, may enlist and train Mechanic B and Mechanic C employees, and uses a forklift when needed. The position requires following standard operating procedures and safe-work practices, maintaining a clean work area, and being able to frequently lift materials and work at heights. Overtime and weekend work are required as needed.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Ability to read and write and knowledge of basic math.
Knowledge and use of power tools and precision measuring equipment.
Knowledge and use of gas and electric welders.
Basic knowledge of electricity, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
Ability to use maintenance hand tools, power tools, welders, a forklift, a telephone, a hand truck, tool carts, and lubricants.
Follow safe-work practices and use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, closed-toe shoes, and uniforms.
Knowledge and appropriate use of lockout/tagout procedures.
Obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Ability to frequently lift materials and work at heights.

Responsibilities

Respond urgently to maintenance requests received by handheld radio or plant PA system.
Repair, troubleshoot, inspect, and maintain plant equipment, including fabrication machines, the VPF machine, material-handling equipment, and plant utilities.
Perform preventive maintenance on plant machinery as assigned by a supervisor or manager, and participate in and maintain the preventive-maintenance system.
Maintain accurate records of equipment repairs and preventive maintenance.
Perform basic low-voltage electrical repairs.
Follow applicable standard operating procedures, safety procedures, and safe-work practices, including lockout/tagout procedures.
Keep the work area neat and clean.
Operate plant machinery to verify correct operation.
Use a forklift when needed to perform job functions.
Enlist help from and perform training with Mechanic B and Mechanic C employees during repairs.
Communicate and work frequently with machine operators and supervisors.
Perform other tasks assigned by a supervisor or manager.
Work overtime and weekends as needed.