Machine Maintenance Tech 1 in Valparaiso, Indiana at LAKE CABLE, LLC

Job Summary

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be a critical part of keeping our manufacturing team operating at full capacity! The Maintenance Technician assists in the troubleshooting, dismantling, rebuilding, repairing and maintaining of existing machinery and equipment. Works along with others on the installation of both new and existing equipment. Performs scheduled preventative maintenance as necessary.

Essential Job Functions

Observe and listen to operating machinery or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and determine the need for adjustments or repairsPerform preventative maintenance on equipment, as scheduledDismantle, rebuild and reassemble machinery using hand and power toolsInstalls wiring of electronic devices as instructedAssists in the installation of a wide range of new and used equipmentAssist in wiring new electrical panes by following electrical printAssist in the installation of both water and electrical plumbing

Knowledge

Good general working knowledge of the manufacturing process and machine designKnowledge of the basic use of power tools (Electrical & Pneumatic) Knowledge of applicable safety, health and environmental requirements for performing the jobWorking knowledge of mechanical/electrical principles/concepts

Skills and Abilities:

Strong mechanical aptitude Ability to read and interpret basic maintenance manuals, basic diagrams/blueprintsCompetency in performing basic mathematic calculations Ability to work with minimal supervisionEfficient time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail with consistent accuracyThe ability to read and communicate information and ideas both in spoken and written form in English so others will understand

Qualifications

High School diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and work experienceSix to twelve months of experience working in a maintenance group, maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical issues

Work Environment

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee operates within a plant environment and routinely uses various tools and operates various machines. The employee is exposed to vibration and loud continuous noise from operating machinery

Physical Demands

While performing the essential functions of the job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk, use hands to handle, grasp and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crawl or squat as well as lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

Paid time offPaid Parental Leave401(k) matchHealth insurance Dental insuranceVision insuranceLife insurance (company paid)Voluntary Life/AD&DVoluntary Life/AD&D (child)Short-term disability (company paid)Long-term disability (company paid)Accident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountTuition reimbursementReferral programProduction bonusCompetitive pay