Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Maintenance Technician

BSN SPORTS, a Varsity Brands company - the recognized leader in team athletic gear

For over 50 years, BSN SPORTS has been the largest team sporting goods equipment and apparel distributor of choice in the United States. Our 3,000 BSN SPORTS employees strive to support the Heart of the Game by putting valuable time back into the day of coaches and administrators through excellent service platforms. Our company mission is simple: Save coaches and administrators time with everything they do off the field so they have more time to impact young lives on it.

Work Type: Onsite

Location Details: 5349 W 76th St, Indianapolis, IN 46268

Work Hours: Monday Friday; 6:00am- 2:30pm

• Mandatory overtime which may include some Saturdays and Sundays.

How You Will Make an Impact

As a Maintenance Technician in a decoration and warehouse environment, you will play a critical role in ensuring the optimal performance of machinery, equipment, and facilities. Leveraging your expertise, you will lead maintenance activities, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to the overall efficiency and reliability of production and warehouse operations.

What You Will Do

• Perform preventive maintenance and conduct inspections on a wide range of manufacturing equipment, conveyor systems, and machinery.
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic issues to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Develop and implement predictive maintenance strategies to enhance equipment performance.
• Support facility maintenance, including building repairs, plumbing, lighting, and other infrastructure components.
• Implement and optimize preventive maintenance schedules for the facility to ensure a safe and well-maintained working environment.
• Lead the troubleshooting efforts for equipment and system malfunctions, employing advanced diagnostic techniques.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify underlying issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring problems.
• Collaborate with maintenance team members, production staff, and other departments to prioritize and address maintenance needs efficiently.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to entry-level technicians, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, and equipment performance metrics.
• Generate reports on equipment reliability, maintenance costs, and recommended improvements for management review.
• Support the management of spare parts inventory, ensuring availability of critical components and optimizing inventory levels to reduce downtime.
• Work with procurement to identify and source necessary parts and materials.
• Enforce and adhere to safety protocols and regulations, actively promoting a culture of safety within the maintenance team.
• Participate in safety audits and inspections to identify and address potential hazards

Qualifications

• Great attention to detail and organization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate with knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a structured and process-oriented environment.
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve.
• Ability to work seasonal mandatory OT as needed and maintain excellent attendance.
• Read and comprehend documents, instructions, and correspondence in English to perform job duties efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and stakeholders in spoken English, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Participate in meetings, discussions, and presentations requiring proficient spoken English skills.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing valuable insights and feedback in English.
• Learn tasks quickly, accuracy driven, personable, team oriented, and punctual with excellence in attendance.
• Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide numbers.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical certifications or vocational training preferred.
• Proven experience in maintenance roles within a manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency in reading technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision, or as part of a team.
• Proficient in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Read and comprehend documents, instructions, and correspondence in English to perform job duties efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and stakeholders in spoken English, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Participate in meetings, discussions, and presentations requiring proficient spoken English skills.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing valuable insights and feedback in English.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. Repetitive movement of the body is required on a regular basis. The position requires lifting of no less than 15-50 lbs. on a regular basis. Must be able to tolerate working in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Join the Best Team in Sport & Spirit

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

Our Values

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

Our Benefits

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.