Maintenance Tech

FXI•Fort Wayne, IN

12d

About The Position

FXI is seeking a Maintenance Tech to repair, troubleshoot, and maintain plant equipment and support its preventive maintenance system. The role responds to maintenance requests, maintains repair records, performs basic low-voltage electrical repairs, and operates machinery to verify correct operation. Equipment includes fabrication machines, the VPF machine, material-handling equipment, and plant utilities. The position involves frequent interaction with machine operators and supervisors, and may include training or enlisting help from Mechanic B and Mechanic C. Overtime and weekend work may be required as needed. The employee must follow safety procedures, keep the work area neat and clean, and be able to frequently lift materials and work at heights.

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.
Knowledge and appropriate use of Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
Follow safe work practices, hazard communication requirements, and safe lifting techniques.
Use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, close-toed shoes, and uniforms.
Obtain and maintain forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Respond urgently to maintenance requests issued by handheld radio or the plant PA system.
Repair, troubleshoot, and maintain plant equipment, including fabrication machines, the VPF machine, material-handling equipment, and utilities.
Enlist help and perform training with Mechanic B and Mechanic C during repairs.
Perform preventative maintenance on plant machinery as assigned by a supervisor or manager.
Maintain accurate records of repairs and preventive maintenance on plant machinery.
Perform basic low-voltage electrical repairs as necessary.
Follow applicable standard operating procedures and safety procedures.
Keep the work area neat and clean.
Operate plant machinery to verify correct operation.
Use a forklift when needed to perform job functions.
Interact frequently with machine operators and supervisors.
Perform machine visual inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
Participate in and maintain the preventive maintenance system.
Complete other tasks assigned by a supervisor or manager.
Frequently lift materials and work at heights.