Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical tasks including, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repairs of production equipment
• Schedules and performs preventative and corrective maintenance on various processing equipment
• Diagnoses, replaces or repairs parts, performs tests and adjustments to resolve and prevent issues with various facility equipment and tools
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Commitment to following safety policies and practices while upholding the company policies and ethical standards
• Collaborate with co-workers, supervisors, and managers by maintaining a positive work atmosphere

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of Industrial maintenance experience
• Experience in maintaining mechanical drives, chain drives and conveyor systems
• TIG/Stick welding and fabrication
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends as needed
• Must be able to read and comprehend various prints, schematics and other company related documents
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and gear boxes preferred
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to complete confined space, working at heights and all relevant safety training
• Must possess personal hand tools for the position
• Must be able to read, write and understand instructions, warnings, labels in English effectively
• Hazmat certification a plus

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on the site including exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud and hearing protection is required
• The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in cold, hot, and outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• The position lifts heavy objects up to 75 lbs., walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions
• The employee lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support without fatigue
• The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arms and fingers, two hands) and multi-limb coordination
• The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs
• The employee must have excellent stamina and vision

Benefits and Pay

• Health insurance including three health care options (including an HSA)
• Two Dental Insurance Options
• Two Vision Insurance Options
• 401K plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive hourly wage
• This Mechanical Maintenance Technician position earns a competitive pay of up to $36.40 per hour, pay will vary based on prior experience

OUR COMPANY

• INDIANA PACKERS CORPORATION
• Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, food service and private label producer of fresh and processed meats company.
• IPC is majority owned, by Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan's largest trading company with more than 60,000 team members.
• As a company, we are growing; in the past five years, we've grown by more than 50% to almost 3,000 team members with 4 primary processing facilities.
• We value diversity, innovation, collaboration and those passionate about their jobs.