Maintenance Technician at Interplastic Corporation – Ft Wright, Kentucky

Maintenance Mechanic

6:30 am - 3:00 pm Monday – Friday

This role involves a rotating on-call commitment, typically one week per rotation, which includes evening and weekend coverage.

What you can expect as a Maintenance Mechanic at Fort Wright:

• Safety - Follow safety rules and, make safety suggestions and encourage safe practices in the workplace. Responsible for making repairs and improvements that comply with Process Safety Management and Management of Change. Resolve assigned work orders, and update work order status in database system
• Troubleshoot machinery, piping issues, and control circuits, instrumentation/controls. Make necessary repairs and replace parts as needed and perform preventative maintenance tasks in a timely manner
• Communication - Clearly communicate repair status and safety concerns to production, maintenance, and plant personnel through various communication methods, including verbal briefings and email.
• Teamwork - Work effectively with the maintenance and production teams
• Obtain quotes from approved vendors as needed to assist in the completion of work orders

What we’re looking for in the ideal candidate:

• Ability to use internal computer software to receive work orders and report completion as well as details:
• 3+ years of experience and knowledge in the following areas:
  • Preventive maintenance of process equipment (i.e. boiler, air compressors, cooling tower).
  • Repair and adjustments for standard drive equipment, such as motors and pumps.
  • Demonstrable understanding of instrumentation/controls.
• Basic pipe fitting skills (threaded pipe, soldered fittings, PVC piping). Welding skills a plus.
• Strong electrical and instrumentation skills required to perform basic electrical repairs, including motor and fuse replacement.
• Ability to read equipment drawings, understand repair manuals and/or electrical schematics.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., wear a respirator, perform confined space entries, work on tanks over 20’ tall.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Technical certifications (Boiler, Electrician or Welder preferred)

Why IP Corporation?

• Positive, challenging and supportive work environment.
• Competitive benefits, including dental, vision, generous PTO, 401(k)with company match and more.
• Freedom to innovate and make a difference in a vibrant, values-driven company that cares about its people.

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