LARGE COMPANY IN PORTLAND IN IS LOOKING FOR A SR. MAINTENANCE MECHANIC HERE. THIS IS A 70% ELECTRICAL/ 30% MECHANICAL ROLE. SO MUST BE REALLY STRONG ELECTRICALLY. THIS IS A DAY SHIFT ROLE TOO. PREFER SOMEONE OUT OF PLASTICS BUT OPEN TO OTHER MANUFACTURING
- MUST HAVE 8 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN MAINTENANCE
- MUST BE STRONG ELECTRICALLY
- MUST COME OUT OF MANUFACTURING
SHIFT: DAYS MON-FRI WITH SOME WEEKEND WORK 7AM-4PM OR 6AM-3PM
PAYS: $38-$42 HOURLY
Job Title: Senior Maintenance Technician / Industrial Maintenance Technician
? Location: Portland, IN
? Shift: 1st Shift – 6:00 AM–3:00 PM or 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday–Friday
? Schedule: Some weekends and overtime required (24/7 plant operation)
? Pay Rate: $38–$42 per hour (based on experience)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair PLCs and PLC-controlled equipment, including AC/DC systems, 480/240/120V circuits, rectifiers, electrical controls, and bus systems.
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Utilize diagnostic instruments and tools such as volt/ohm meters, oscilloscopes, amp probes, pyrometers, tachometers, ultrasonic testers, and computers to identify equipment issues.
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Read and interpret electrical drawings, ladder logic diagrams, schematics, sketches, and facility drawings.
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Perform basic plumbing and maintain facility systems including water, gas, waste, air, oil, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using appropriate tools and materials.
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Inspect, repair, and replace pneumatic and hydraulic hoses.
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Troubleshoot and repair molding machines, grinders, augers, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and other supporting equipment.
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Perform all tasks required to maintain efficient production and high-quality output on all assigned machines.
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Conduct equipment setup and changeovers on molding equipment as required.
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Assist with preventive maintenance (PM) tasks within assigned areas.
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Perform mold, neck tooling, pin, and additional equipment changes.
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Communicate machine repair status and maintenance needs to the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager.
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Respond to emergency situations to ensure the safety of personnel, facility, and equipment.
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Maintain or exceed standards for safety, quality, housekeeping, and production.
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May supervise and train other maintenance personnel within the department.
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Complete assigned special projects as needed.
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Assist in the development, updating, and continuous improvement of preventive maintenance programs.
Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED required; Technical or Vocational Training or Associate’s Degree preferred.
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5–10 years of industrial maintenance experience; injection or blow molding experience strongly preferred.
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Strong electrical knowledge; electrician experience preferred.
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Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and logic schematics.
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Advanced understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems.
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Strong analytical and decision-making skills; experience using DMAIC and FMEA methodologies preferred.
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Ability to operate powered industrial trucks.
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Willingness to work flexible shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.
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