Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician IBelow are examples of the type of duties you could be responsible for:Support production by minimizing equipment downtime, providing prompt response times.Complete planned preventative maintenance and planned production equipment repairs.Troubleshoot and repair issues with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.Perform minor tasks on electrical components such as sensors, fuses, breakers, etc.Follow safety policies and practices while maintaining Wabash's Leadership Principles and Values.Ability to work on projects both individually and with a cross-functional team.The Maintenance Technician I position is expected to work full shifts, which may be 8, 10, or 12 hours per day, depending on the plant's needs.Work schedule includes mandatory overtime and weekends.Assignments in the Duraplate division may require 12-hour shifts and coverage across all possible scheduling options.Perform other duties as needed or required.Below is a list of examples of the potential tools and equipment you may find yourself working with depending upon your department and location. Wabash provides all the necessary training for you to feel comfortable and confident to excel at your new career with us.Volt/Ohm meterCombination wrenchesPliersAllen wrenchesHammerScrewdriverFlame-resistant (FR) uniformSafety shoes or bootsSafety glassesWelding hoodWelding jacketVarious cut, abrasion, or heat-resistant glovesFork truckScissor liftBoom liftMotor vehicleMust be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Basic reading, writing, & verbal skills. Prior experience with the following skills: Mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electrical (24DC, 120/277/480AC) systems. Methodical problem solving to identify root cause of breakdowns. Ability to work on projects both individually and cross functionally. Must be capable of rapidly responding, adapting to changing and nonstandard situations, while remaining thorough and safety conscious during entire process. Must have good mechanical aptitude, knowledge of tools (power and hand), ability to make detailed measurements using instruments, including but not limited to, tape measures, micrometers, and dial calipers. Experience using SAP and SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) is a plus. The desired candidate will have 1-3 years' experience in any related field. Excellent Communication skills are required. Knowledge of ladder logic preferred. Knowledge of 480-volt AC/DC motor controls preferred.Maintenance Technician experience and education are great to come into this position with. However, it's not required, here at Wabash, we give you access to schooling and training to become comfortable in any Maintenance Technician position.Benefits:VacationPaid HolidaysExcellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Included401k with matchTuition Reimbursement ProgramThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental, and health concerns may demand constant attention. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites such as the noise level in the work environment can be very loud with high temperatures at times.All employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal production equipment (PPE). At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about. Wabash is committed to proving equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex.As a Maintenance Technician, you are regularly required to stand, walk, lean, push, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle and operate tools or controls for the length of their entire shift. The employee needs full range of motion in their arms and hands in this position. All Maintenance Technician's must be able to successfully communicate with fellow employees as well. Some Maintenance Technicians also work in small spaces throughout their shift and frequently lift and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus, along with good hand-eye coordination. Maintenance Technicians must be able to work at heights or from a ladder as required. They must also have the ability to push or pull up to 100 pounds intermittently and perform tasks that require twisting, turning, and working in uncomfortable positions. Additionally, technicians must have the ability to see and work in low-light areas. The role also requires the ability to operate and use a tricycle as needed.Behavioral Attributes:Identifies the existence and cause of a problem.Takes initiative, persists at tasks and pursues completion of objectives.Knowledgeable & confident in communicating information.Shares information with others to help them perform their jobs safer and better.Copes successfully with unexpected events.Develops plans to achieve objectives & identifies resources needed to accomplish objectives.Resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes work on time.Leadership Attributes:Embrace Diversity and Inclusion – Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness.Seek to Listen – Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions.Always Learn – Strive to improve; do not quit or settle or settle for the status quo.Be Authentic – Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do.Win Together – Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash.Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.