Maintenance Technician

Heartland Automotive, LLC.•Lafayette, IN

15d

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains facility electrical systems, power units, production machines, and mechanical equipment. The role performs predictive and preventive maintenance, machine setup, and repairs while following company policies, OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and hazardous-waste regulations. The technician maintains service, safety, and environmental records; reports equipment issues; and orders replacement parts as needed. The position may work 2nd shift (2:00 PM–10:30 PM) or 3rd shift (10:30 PM–6:30 AM); hours may vary. The role requires practical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic principles; troubleshooting in mechanical and electrical systems; and experience maintaining production machinery. Work may involve operating lifting and measuring equipment, using electrical repair and testing tools, interpreting blueprints and schematics, and handling chemicals or cleaning solutions. The technician is expected to communicate effectively and contribute to Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) continual-improvement projects.

Requirements

High school degree, diploma, or GED.
2–3 years of experience as a maintenance technician.
Electrical knowledge and proficiency troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
Experience with PLC-controlled machinery and automation troubleshooting.
Robotics experience/basic robotics knowledge.
Ability to maintain production machines.
Working knowledge of equipment and ability to select suitable materials and operate equipment to complete work.
Ability to use hoists, cranes, hand and power tools, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
Ability to interpret simple to complex blueprints and schematics.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret company policies, procedures, work standards, and technical instructions.
Ability to write reports and communicate effectively with managers, supervisors, or engineers.
Must be able to speak and read English.
Ability to move objects weighing 50 pounds or more short distances of 20 feet or less; climb ladders or steps; bend or stoop repeatedly or continually; work in small, cramped areas; work with cleaning fluids, effluent, chemicals, paints, cleaning agents, or similar solutions; and perceive the full range of the color spectrum.
Know potential work and environmental hazards and wear safety glasses and other PPE required by the applicable SWI.

Nice To Haves

HVAC certification.
Injection molding maintenance experience.
Knowledge of PLCs, control-system maintenance, and total maintenance.
Basic robotics knowledge.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Inspect completed work, make computations, and provide recommendations.
Conduct regular inspections of facility electrical and power units.
Detect and repair malfunctions and defects in electrical systems and mechanical mechanisms.
Use appropriate maintenance techniques, materials, tools, and equipment.
Follow company policies and OSHA requirements while performing work.
Maintain records of service cycles and other maintenance activities.
Complete safety and environmental records accurately.
Manage time efficiently and complete tasks assigned by the Maintenance Team Leader or Manager within specified deadlines.
Report equipment damage, defects, and other issues to the team leader.
Order spare and replacement parts and complete required ordering documentation.
Plan and perform predictive and preventive maintenance.
Perform lockout/tagout procedures when investigating malfunctions and conducting repairs, and restore machine energy in accordance with established procedures.
Set up machines and ensure equipment safety features are present and functioning properly.
Use and handle electrical repair and testing tools appropriately.
Follow hazardous-waste rules and regulations.
Support and participate in EHS continual-improvement projects.