Maintenance Technician - Nights

Padnos•Fremont, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs all mechanical repairs on PPS production equipment, facility, and grounds. This role involves daily inspections, routine checks, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and recommending repairs for production equipment to minimize downtime. The technician will perform mechanical repairs within PPS internal capabilities, safely operate toolroom equipment, and be capable of various welding techniques. Minor electrical repairs are also part of the role, requiring communication with internal and external electricians. The position involves reading blueprints and manuals, developing PM procedures, and collaborating with engineering and management on machinery upgrades. Safe rigging practices and working from elevated heights are also required, along with installing machinery and coordinating with outside contractors when necessary.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience in machine repair
Valid Driver’s License
Mathematical and mechanical aptitude
Ability to read drawings, blueprints, exploded views and schematics
Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and all parts of machine repair
Torches, MIG and ARC welding
Time management

Responsibilities

Ability to meet physical demands and perform the essential job functions within the work environment identified in this job description
Perform daily inspections and routine checks on production equipment and facility
Communicate on operator levels to help with trouble shooting and improvements
Troubleshoot, diagnose and recommend repairs needed or scope of work required for repairs on production equipment to help with production scheduling and downtime reduction
Perform all mechanical repairs on production equipment that is within PPS internal capabilities
Safely operate all toolroom equipment (mill, lathe, grinders) as needed for repairs and improvements
Capable of welding with ARC and M.I.G.
Ability to safely use cutting torch and plasma cutter
Safely perform minor electrical repairs on production equipment
Communicate with internal electricians and outside electrical contractors on any electrical issues or projects
Read blueprints, schematic drawings and manuals to determine work process
Help to develop P.M. procedures and review documentation on new equipment installs for future maintenance requirements and spare parts
Interact with engineering and management to recommend machinery upgrades or process changes to better maintain equipment or improve serviceability
Demonstrate safe general rigging practices when using auxiliary lifting equipment on Hilo
Must be capable of working from elevated heights such as roof, platforms, man lifts or ladders both inside and outdoors
Install machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools that fits with in PPS capabilities
Work with outside mechanical, electrical or fabrication contractors as needed when scope of work is outside of PPS capabilities