Maintenance Technician II

UGN, Inc. • Valparaiso, IN

10d • $30 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician installs, repairs, and maintains machinery and mechanical and electrical equipment, including electrical controls, electrical and servo motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, robotics, and Programmable Logic Controller equipment. Basic mechanical skills are required. The opening is on second shift at UGN’s Valparaiso, Indiana facility. The stated pay range is $30–$35, with a shift differential. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays.

Requirements

• One-year certificate from a college or technical school and a high school diploma.
• At least two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, company training, and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic mechanical skills or aptitude may be required depending on work location.
• May be required to have or obtain licenses to operate powered industrial trucks, boom lifts, scissor lifts, or other equipment used to facilitate equipment repairs and accessibility.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Install power-supply wiring and conduit for new machines and equipment, including robots, conveyors, presses, and Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Connect power-supply wires to machines and equipment, and connect cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose transformers, motor controls, and lighting fixtures; replace damaged or broken wires, cables, and parts.
• Replace electric motors and rewire motors.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment, and repair or replace faulty components.
• Communicate completed tasks to team leaders and supervisors before leaving the area.
• Read hydraulic schematics, troubleshoot hydraulic circuits, and replace or repair hydraulic components.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED