Maintenance Whizard Tech

Indiana Packers Corporation•Delphi, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Indiana Packers Corporation has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Whizard Tech at its processing facility in Delphi, Indiana. The role supports production operations by maintaining, inspecting, sanitizing, and setting up Whizard knives. The position is full-time and works the third shift, 10:00 p.m. to 6:35 a.m., for 8–10 hours per day, with some overtime and occasional weekend work. On-the-job training is provided. The work involves maintaining equipment and shop areas while following safety policies, GMPs, and procedures. The employee may work near moving machinery and in confined spaces, and must wear hearing protection. The environment can include loud noise, vibration, airborne particles, dust, and cold, hot, or outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. The role requires physical labor, including occasionally lifting up to 75 pounds, and extended periods of walking and standing. The employer describes the opportunity as paying $22.28 per hour for the third shift. The posting also lists health, dental, and vision insurance options, a 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, employee-store discounts, and the opportunity to gain food-processing industry experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Understanding of machinery lubrication and machinery operations.
Ability to use hand tools such as grease guns, wrenches, and screwdrivers.
Ability to visually inspect machines and reasonable troubleshooting ability.
Prompt and regular attendance.
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; ability to work as a team player.
Self-motivation and ability to work well independently.
Ability to work in confined spaces and wear appropriate hearing protection for the duration of the shift.
Ability to pass a skill test, physical assessment that includes a lifting test, and drug screen.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds and perform strenuous physical labor.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods, lift, push, pull, or carry objects, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, multi-limb coordination, quick arm and leg movement, stamina, and vision.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or community college education with related coursework, or equivalent experience, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance inspections of Whizard knives in all production departments.
Change Whizard knife blades.
Disassemble, reassemble, and lubricate Whizard knives and their housing, pinion, and frame.
Disassemble and reassemble Whizard knife cables.
Swap Whizard knife motors.
Sanitize Whizard knives after operations floors are finished.
Set up appropriate Whizard knives on production floors and reassemble them before start-up.
Return dull Whizard blades to supply after removing and cleaning them.
Notify the supervisor if parts or pieces are missing when Whizard knives arrive.
Follow safety policies, GMPs, procedures, and safe work practices.
Maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
Perform lockout/tagout procedures on equipment once trained.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Leadership Team.