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Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Welch Packaging · Wooster, OH · 3 wk ago
ManufacturingFull-time

About the Role

Supports production operations by ensuring the optimal performance of manufacturing equipment. In this hands-on role, you will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and repair production machinery to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.

Schedule: 2nd Shift - Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Responsibilities

  • Maintain company-owned machinery and equipment in proper working order
  • Perform on-call emergency repairs
  • Take control of breakdowns and execute a plan of continued improvement for machine safety and general housekeeping
  • Work with crews to complete all preventative maintenance
  • Collaborate with machine operators to troubleshoot and determine the root cause of mechanical issues
  • Respond quickly to maintenance requests and prioritize effectively
  • Work with the Maintenance Manager to resolve potential safety hazards
  • Maintain organization and inventory of the maintenance shop and tools
  • Duties may vary depending on location

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
  • Electrical certification (preferred)
  • Experience in the corrugated packaging industry (a plus)
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical machinery
  • Ability to use shop tools and equipment (e.g., drill press, shop grinders, welders, oxy-acetylene torch)
  • Good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability with practical mechanical and electrical aptitude
  • Ability to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings
  • Fully computer literate with Microsoft environment

Skills

  • Strong written and oral communication
  • Organization and attention to detail
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Time management
  • Systems analysis
  • Mathematical and deductive reasoning
  • Critical thinking
  • Active learning

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the job's functions.

  • Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to perform maintenance on machinery
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis
  • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment
  • Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, and occasionally high or precarious places
  • Occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually loud
  • Office setting with prolonged sitting may be required

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