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Industrial Maintenance Technician

Louisville
Requisition ID: 55347
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Shift: 12-hour night shift

Schedule: 6 PM to 6 AM; 2/2/3 rotating schedule

Pay: $29.00 + per hour (commensurate with experience)

Shift Differential: $2.00

This position is responsible for providing maintenance support to a foam extrusion operation. The candidate must have a strong background in controls (PLC) and electrical troubleshooting, mechanical processes, and pneumatic and hydraulic systems. They must have a functional understanding of bulk material transport equipment, including loaders, hoppers, and vacuum systems. The candidate should possess basic computer skills, have a good work ethic, and be safety-minded with the ability to work in a group environment or independently. A basic understanding of Continuous Improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Allen-Bradley PLC systems, HMI interfaces, and industrial control systems
• Perform preventative maintenance on extrusion equipment, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic components
• Maintain and repair bulk material handling systems, including hoppers, loaders, and vacuum transport equipment
• Calibrate sensors, instruments, and control devices to ensure precise manufacturing specifications
• Install, modify, and upgrade manufacturing equipment according to engineering specifications
• Rebuild mechanical components and perform precision adjustments
• Document maintenance activities in CMMS software and SAP
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and TPM programs
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance
• Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to all safety protocols

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years of Industrial Maintenance or Maintenance Technician experience
• 2-year technical degree required, electrical preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude is required
• Experience working with plastics extrusion process or similar equipment preferred
• PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) experience preferred
• Experience using a computer (SAP, MS Office, CMMS experience desired)
• Ability to drive mobile equipment preferred (Scissor lifts, forklifts, etc)
• Availability for overtime, other shifts for training, and covering for peers on occasion
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, and non-verbal) skills
• Team-oriented and able to work well with others
• Able to stand for the entire shift and traverse the warehouse

Job Requirements

• Minimize equipment downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Work frequently with maintenance shop equipment (lathe, drill press, etc).
• Work with equipment and troubleshoot
• Make safety improvements
• Use of MS Office
• Work a 12-hour shift and overtime as needed

Will potentially need to train on the day shift once hired.

Benefits and Perk

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Information at a Glance
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