2nd or 3rd Shift - Maintenance Technician

MPI is a global leader in the technology of fine blanking.
Since our foundation in 1969, MPI has grown steadily under stable leadership, sound business practices, and a corporate culture that strives to be the best within our industry.
The core of our organizational strength resides in the knowledge, dedication, and values of our people.
Today, MPI is a highly competent supplier of sophisticated components and subassemblies.
The value of our products is complemented by a broad scope of manufacturing capabilities.
*SUMMARY* Our Knox, Indiana location has multiple Maintenance Technician positions open on 2nd and 3rd shift.
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, preventative maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the company's business goals and objectives.
*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:* · Follows all established safety procedures.
Reports unsafe conditions or behaviors to supervisors.
· Operates within standard operating procedures (SOPs), Quality Policy, Environmental Management System (EMS) and customer requirements.
· Installs facility machinery.
Turns off and locks out equipment when not in use.
· Performs preventive and predictive maintenance on facility machinery.
· Troubleshoot and repair facility machinery.
· Perform more advanced or specialized maintenance assignments.
· Complete daily maintenance and repair logs.
· Communicate and work well with operators and supervisory personnel about equipment status.
· Maintain and secure work area.
· Required to troubleshoot PLC’s; hydraulics, pneumatic, electrical systems · Other duties as assigned and follow all other company policies and procedures not named above.
*SUBJECTIVE:* Proficiency: Ability and level to which tasks are performed including all tasks listed in the job description and/or assigned by the supervisor of the objective criteria.
Including timely, accurate completion of tasks, logic and reasoning expected while performing assignments, along with the ability and competency with which decisions are made regarding those duties.
Personal Qualities: cleanliness (housekeeping and neatness of work), initiative, attitude, coexist and cooperate with others, creativity, involvement in teams activities, ability to accept change, pride in the job and work place, personal hygiene, effective communication, competency with decision making, and open-mindedness to new ideas and possibilities.
Learned Skills: indicate awareness for safety and quality, ability to track down and retain proper information to answer questions and make decisions, ability to retain information, work place awareness, judgment, and wise use of time.
Must have valid forklift license or be able to certify for a license.
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:* 1.
Be at least 18 years of age 2.
Must possess High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
3.
Must be able to do the following: electrical/hydraulic schematics, mechanic prints, read ladder logic.
4.
Requires a minimum of ten years related professional experience.
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Ability to read and write English 6.
Basic Math Skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing) *PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:* 1.
Mechanical Aptitude 2.
Experience working without direct supervision in a fast-paced environment 3.
Good Communication Skills *PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:* 1.
Vision correctable to 20x20 in both eyes 2.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up a minimum of 50lbs 3.
Temperatures vary with the seasons; may be subject to high heat and humidity in summer.
_MPI is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
_ Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Employee discount * Professional development assistance * Tuition reimbursement Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Evening shift * Night shift * Weekends as needed Experience: * Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: * Night Shift (Required) * Overnight Shift (Required) Work Location: In person