Maintenance Technician - NEW HIRE BONUS AVAILABLE

Great Dane LLC•Brazil, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Great Dane is hiring a Maintenance Technician at its Brazil, Indiana plant. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, the technician diagnoses malfunctions and determines their root causes, performs repairs, and maintains the facility. The work includes electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components of production machines and equipment, including metal-fabricating machine tools, material-handling systems, and automated lubrication systems. The role involves troubleshooting, dismantling, inspecting, repairing, and testing machines and equipment; replacing or adjusting parts; maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems; operating machine tools to fabricate or repair parts; and maintaining the physical structure of the establishment. The position is in an office and plant environment and requires use of mandated personal protective equipment. No previous experience is required. The schedule is Monday through Thursday on second shift, either 5:30 p.m.–4:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.–4:30 a.m. Overtime is available. Starting wages are $25.80 per hour, with a $2-per-hour night-shift premium. Eligible new hourly hires can earn up to $3,000 in incentives: $1,500 after 90 days and another $1,500 after 180 days. Benefits are available after 30 days.

Requirements

No previous experience is required.
Able to use pneumatic power tools and equipment of all types.
Able to accurately read a tape measure and other measuring tools.
Able to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations while following a supervisor’s instructions.
Able to learn and retain new information.
Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Able to communicate effectively in English.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong customer-service orientation and ability to maintain a professional, friendly demeanor.
Able to perform the physical requirements of the position, including standing and moving on concrete for 8–12 hours a day; walking, bending, reaching, grasping, stooping, kneeling, twisting, crawling, carrying, climbing ladders, working overhead, pushing, and pulling.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times daily during an 8-to-12-hour shift and maneuver parts and assemblies weighing up to 180 pounds by pushing, pulling, and flipping them into place.
Able to work in a constant state of alertness and wear mandated personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Listen for unusual machine sounds and discuss changes in machine operation with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose issues.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and test machines and equipment to determine the root cause of malfunctions.
Dismantle machines and equipment to access problem areas and install new or repaired parts.
Inspect and measure parts to identify wear, misalignment, or other problems.
Replace worn or defective parts of drive mechanisms or hydraulic systems and realign or adjust components.
Locate damaged air and hydraulic pipes; measure, cut, thread, and install replacement pipe.
Start and test machines and equipment after repairs and repair broken parts.
Set up and operate metalworking tools, including lathes, drill presses, grinders, drills, and milling machines, to repair or fabricate parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.
Clean and lubricate machinery components such as shafts, bearings, and gears.
Read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment; repair or replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
Repair and maintain the physical structure of the establishment.
Fabricate and repair counters, benches, partitions, and other structures.
Look for potential cost savings, minimize scrap and waste, use supplies efficiently, and meet or exceed required production levels.