Maintenance Tech I

Wabash · Lafayette, IN · 1 mo ago

ManagementFull-time

Support production by minimizing equipment downtime, providing prompt response times.
Complete planned preventative maintenance and planned production equipment repairs.
Troubleshoot and repair issues with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
Perform minor tasks on electrical components such as sensors, fuses, breakers, etc.
Follow safety policies and practices while maintaining Wabash’s Leadership Principles and Values.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Basic reading, writing, & verbal skills.
Prior experience with the following skills: Mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electrical (24DC, 120/277/480AC) systems.
Methodical problem solving to identify root cause of breakdowns.
Ability to work on projects both individually and cross functionally.
Must be capable of rapidly responding, adapting to changing and nonstandard situations, while remaining thorough and safety conscious during entire process.
Good mechanical aptitude, knowledge of tools (power and hand), ability to make detailed measurements using instruments, including but not limited to, tape measures, micrometers, and dial calipers.
Experience using SAP and SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) is a plus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental, and health concerns may demand constant attention.
The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites such as the noise level in the work environment can be very loud with high temperatures at times.
All employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal production equipment (PPE).

As a Maintenance Technician, you are regularly required to stand, walk, lean, push, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle and operate tools or controls for the length of their entire shift.
The employee needs full range of motion in their arms and hands in this position.
All Maintenance Technician’s must be able to successfully communicate with fellow employees as well.
Some Maintenance Technicians also work in small spaces throughout their shift and frequently lift and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds.

Identifies the existence and cause of a problem.
Takes initiative, persists at tasks and pursues completion of objectives.
Knowledgeable & confident in communicating information.
Shares information with others to help them perform their jobs safer and better.
Copes successfully with unexpected events.
Develops plans to achieve objectives & identifies resources needed to accomplish objectives.
Resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes work on time.

Embrace Diversity and Inclusion – Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness.
Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness.
Seek to Listen – Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions.
Strive to improve; do not quit or settle or settle for the status quo.
Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do.
Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash.

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law.
All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria.
All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.

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