Maintenance Technician (US Rod)

Q2 ALS•Nappanee, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

US Rod in Nappanee, Indiana is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician. The role trains on first shift, Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with weekends as required. After training, the position transitions to a swing shift, Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and eventually supports a staffed second shift, Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Candidates should be available to work any of these shift schedules. The technician performs routine work safely according to manufacturing methods, generally working with a partner. Responsibilities include maintaining clean and organized work areas, completing scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities, arranging contract services and materials for planned repairs or maintenance, planning and communicating scheduled maintenance and production information, and helping the manufacturing team reduce unplanned downtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or three to six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
Ability to follow instructions.
Good mechanical aptitude.
General ability to use tools and measuring equipment.
Ability to sit, bend, stand, and walk for 8–10 hours per day.
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Must comply with safety and PPE requirements.
Availability for the listed shift schedules, including weekends as required during first-shift training.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an API Q1/ISO 9001:2015 environment.
Experience with Rockwell or Fanuc software.
PLC/Allen-Bradley or robotics experience.

Responsibilities

Follow manufacturing methods to perform normal job tasks safely.
Work with a partner in most cases.
Clean and organize the work area.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities.
Contract service suppliers and obtain materials for necessary repairs or preventive maintenance according to plan.
Plan and communicate information about scheduled preventive maintenance and production.
Support the manufacturing team in addressing shorter unplanned downtime.
Comply with all safety and PPE requirements.