Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Maintenance Technician

As a Maintenance Technician you will ensure operation of machinery and equipment by performing highly diversified maintenance task (both planned and unplanned) at our Portage, Indiana metal processing plant.

Every day as a Maintenance Technician you will...

Collaborate across teams within PSI to schedule and document preventative maintenance, supporting process improvements and equipment reliability

Review technical drawings and specifications to ensure installations and operations met safety and quality standards

Identify and resolve issues in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic to reduce downtime and improve performance

Support the installation, assembly, and enhancement of new equipment and facility infrastructure

Operation of cranes and forklifts to safely transport and position heavy equipment and materials

Welding and metal fabrication (layout, cutting, bending, drilling)

Maintain proper inventory of parts, supplies, and tools to minimize service interruptions

Utilize hand and power tools to complete wide range of maintenance, repair, and fabrication task

Create a collaborative environment by supporting team members and contributions to continuous improvements across all plants

To thrive in this role, you must...

Willing to work Monday - Friday from 5am to 5pm, with availability for emergency repairs outside of normal hours

Open to 50% travel as needed

Able to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings

Have in depth knowledge and ability to troubleshoot hydraulics (pumps, motors, valves, cylinders) and electrical (single phase, DC circuits, PLC, knowledge of three phase, use multi-meter)

Have in depth knowledge and experience with fabrication (welding, plasma, torch experience)

Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills

Organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Support others to accomplish goals by responding with professionalism and having a strong sense of urgency to make reasonable decisions and swiftly refer to appropriate level if needed

Looks for ways to continuously improve processes by anticipating problems, seeking best answers and exploring multiple possibilities to offer solutions

About Precision Strip

As the nation's largest toll processor, Precision Strip strives to do the exceptional every day. We are a team of collaborative problem solvers, dedicated to providing the best customer service. With our in-house engineering and technical group, we believe no problem is too big.

We offer excellent wages and benefits package including medical, dental, life and disability insurance plan, retirement plan, 401(k), paid vacation, paid holidays, and uniforms.

Precision Strip is a drug free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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Precision Strip...Doing The Exceptional

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