Maintenance Technician in Columbus, Ohio at Jet Container Company

Job Title: Maintenance Technician FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Maintenance Direct Supervisor: Maintenance Manager

Job Summary:

This position performs maintenance and repair work on assembly lines, corrugated machines (McKinley, Flexo, etc.), and warehouse equipment and fixtures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on corrugated machinery and support equipment.
• Oversee all repairs and troubleshooting of equipment failure
• Monitor to make certain that safety features on equipment are used properly
• Communicate with production staff to maintain the efficiency of operations
• Establish schedules/ perform preventive machine maintenance
• Recommend equipment upgrades, improvements, and/ or new purchases
• Provide reports for the Maintenance Manager and/or Plant Manager concerning any equipment-related issues that may interfere with plant operations
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and minimize downtime.
• Manage the Maintenance Storage Room inventories and purchasing activities to ensure the highest level possible of planning effectiveness
• Conduct a selective monthly inventory of parts and supplies, and compare with the computerized inventory
• Order parts and supplies and oversee barcode scanning of parts inventory
• Problem-solve and address operational troubleshooting questions as they arise
• Other maintenance or general labor duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience (corrugated/packaging background preferred).
• Proficiency with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• PLC experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Technical certifications in electrical or mechanical fields preferred, but not required