Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Location: Whitestown, Indiana

Department: Maintenance

Location Name: Indianapolis

Wage: Depends on Experience

Position Type: Hourly

Shift: All Shifts

About The Job

You will have the opportunity to build a career in a workplace that fosters collaboration, creativity, and personal growth. We empower our employees to take ownership of their work and make a meaningful impact. We strive to create a positive and rewarding workplace culture that inspires our team to do their best and become the best version of you.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician concentrates primarily on the timely completion of assigned tasks to maintain established preventative maintenance schedules and effectively repair unplanned equipment failures in a timely manner.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems in industrial machinery.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose hydraulic issues to identify root causes.
• Replace or repair hydraulic components such as pumps, valves, and actuators.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on electrical systems within industrial equipment.
• Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks.
• Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions and perform repairs as needed.
• Install, upgrade, or replace electrical components and control systems.
• Regularly inspect industrial machinery to identify potential issues.
• Document and maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.
• Provide reports on equipment performance and reliability.
• Assist in other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in basic math skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in identifying and resolving issues.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Education And Experience

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

An associate degree in maintenance technology or a related field is preferred.

4 years of experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician focusing on hydraulics and electrical systems.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Employees are regularly required to stand, walk, use their hands to touch, handle, and feel objects, and use tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and twist. Push and Pull carts and pallet jacks, loaded or empty.

Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Charles Industries weight rule: 35 lbs. and under can be lifted alone. 35 - 50 lbs. can be lifted by one person if they feel comfortable doing so. 50 lbs. or more requires the employee to get assistance or use a lifting device. (i.e. pallet jack, forklift, scissor table, buddy system).

Vision abilities required are close, peripheral, and depth. Must have the ability to recognize color.

Work Environment

Employees regularly work near moving, vibrating mechanical equipment, occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Exposed to minimal risk of electrical shock.

The noise level is moderate.