Maintenance Mechanic - German Township, United States - TalentSource

Description

Are you a successful Maintenance Mechanic looking to advance in your career?
We need a Maintenance Mechanic that can thrive under minimal supervision.

You will perform general and routine maintenance and repairs for large production machinery, equipment, and facilities to help reduce downtime and ensure smooth running operations.

· Maximize equipment utilization by Maintaining the Machinery to Run at Available Capacity and speed. Demonstrate the Ability to Plan and schedule Maintenance Work.

Follow Up on All Work to Ensure Repairs and Work are correctly performed and Comply with All Company Policies and procedures, including Safety and Good Housekeeping.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for diagnosing and repairing, maintaining, modifying, replacing, and installing plant mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for all plant equipment and control systems used in manufacturing,
• Responsible for knowledge of plumbing, pipefitting, basic carpentry, electrical, electronics, welding, and other skilled trades as applicable to perform a variety of maintenance tasks,
• Responsible for assisting with plant inspections and related facilities for mechanical and equipment problems, reviewing and examining areas, and determining appropriate action(s),
• Responsible to apply general maintenance and repair principles,
• Responsible for operating a variety of hand and power tools in the maintenance, repair, and fabrication of parts, machines, and equipment,
• Responsible to read and understand mechanical and electrical prints, blueprints, schematics, pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams,
• Responsible for accurately completing work orders and paperwork regarding daily maintenance and repair duties,
• Responsible for effectively understanding, learning, and follow all department Standard Operating Procedures for your position,

Required Skills

• Must be able to work independently,
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be organized with strong attention to detail,
• Must be able to self-motivate, be accountable, and work independently.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair plant equipment promptly and effectively.
• Must have a working knowledge of precision mechanical maintenance, welding, pipefitting, rotating equipment (i.e., pumps and gearboxes), hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Must be able to operate hand and power tools, & power equipment, with the Ability to understand basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC, and plumbing principles.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, wiring, diagrams, and drawings preferred.
• Must be a positive/team player, ready and willing to assist where and when needed, including working overtime and weekends.
• Must successfully prioritize projects and tasks in an occasional hectic environment.

Must have basic computer skills.

• Must be willing to learn or have experience operating a forklift and scissor lift,
• Must have basic math and computer skills.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required,
• Apprenticeship or associate degree in a related field, preferred,
• Minimum of 1-year experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment

Reports to:
Maintenance Manager


Travel:

local travel for parts runs; however, an occasional run to a customer in a TN facility may be necessary.

DIRECT HIRE WITH BENEFITS


Location:
South Bend, IN

1st SHIFT
Headquartered in North Central Indiana and founded in 2009, TalentSource is a sole-source recruiting firm offering a fantastic team of subject matter experts in talent acquisition We recruit generalists and provide professional job placement in various disciplines and industries, including temporary and perm placement, payroll, and specialty staffing solutions, to top-notch clients TalentSource is committed to establishing long-term relationships with its clients and candidates. They achieve their mission of providing superior customer service through customized talent solutions, emphasizing quality and continuous improvement. To learn more about TalentSource, please visit us at TalentSource is an Equal Opportunity Recruiting Firm. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.