Maintenance Tech - 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries • Springfield, OH

7d • $25 - $39

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician maintains production and quality by ensuring the proper operation of machinery, mechanical equipment, and buildings. The role troubleshoots and resolves issues with complex machinery to minimize downtime. This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday position on the 2nd shift, with overtime required when necessary, including alternating weekends and after-hours or off-shift work as needed to maintain production. Compensation is $25–$39 per hour based on experience.

The technician performs preventive maintenance and repairs, responds to system and equipment failures, diagnoses faults, plans corrective action, and follows up on work orders. The role works with machine operators and teams, completes paperwork, uses maintenance software, and follows company policies and safety and housekeeping practices. The job involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and a usually loud work environment, along with the physical demands and environmental conditions described in the posting.

Pratt Industries describes itself as the fifth-largest paper and packaging company in the United States, with more than 10,000 employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Benefits include a full benefits package, paid vacation and holidays, and the other benefits listed below.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 4 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to complete assignments and projects without supervision.
• Ability to work overtime as required, up to 12 hours a day.
• Strong desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Able to read measuring instruments with speed and accuracy; calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate; and apply high school math concepts.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or graphic instructions and solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, product layouts and production specifications, product quality specifications, and quality standards.
• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
• Regularly stand, walk, and talk or hear; frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally sit.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs, responding quickly to system and equipment failures.
• Diagnose a range of faults and plan a suitable course of action.
• Respond to machine calls throughout the shift and communicate with machine operators and teams to diagnose and fix problems.
• Complete paperwork neatly, accurately, and in accordance with company guidelines.
• Follow up on work orders to ensure proper performance.
• Apply knowledge of power transmission systems, gearboxes, conveyor systems, and welding processes.
• Recognize typical applications and common defects of bearings, drive belts, gaskets, and seals.
• Use maintenance software programs effectively.
• Work well with others in a team environment and maintain a positive attitude.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and good housekeeping.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including after-hours and off-shift work as required to maintain production.

Benefits

• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, flexible spending account, prepaid legal services, and identity theft coverage; benefit eligible within one month of hire.
• 401(k) with company match after 90 days.
• Wellness reimbursement program within one month of hire.
• Nine paid holidays annually, with no waiting period.
• Paid vacation days after six months.

What This Job Offers

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