Job Description

Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining plant equipment in a state of readiness, performing inspections and preventative maintenance, and diagnosing and repairing a variety of mechanical equipment. This role requires a commitment to safety and adherence to company policies.

Responsibilities

  • Schedules and performs preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
  • Maintains an inventory of regularly required replacement parts.
  • Inspects condition and operation of plant equipment and performs necessary repairs.
  • Reports required repairs or other findings to Supervisor.
  • Performs required emergency repairs on production equipment.
  • Adheres to all safety, environmental and company policies and procedures.
  • Completes all required paperwork in a timely fashion.
  • Routinely walks the plant to inspect mechanical equipment.
  • Maintains crushers, conveyor belts, pulleys, pumps, screens and screen bearings.
  • Conducts job safety analysis prior to diagnosis or repair.
  • Promotes a culture of safety and adheres to health, safety and environmental policies.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in mechanical repair, installation, and construction in heavy industry.
  • Working knowledge of basic mechanical aptitude and general plant maintenance experience.
  • Experience with changing screens, welding, cutting torch, and hand tools.
  • Operating a skid steer and man lift is a plus.
  • Proficient in hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic systems.
  • Welding/fabrication skills highly desirable.
  • Ability to work overtime.
  • Basic computer skills.

Additional Information

  • Regularly works overtime.
  • Location: East Chicago Watling IN.

How this job compares in East Chicago, IN

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Indiana currently run a median of $24/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $21–$30/hr across 69 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in East Chicago, IN

East Chicago, IN currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Indiana as a whole we're tracking 146 other active welding openings from 113 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in East Chicago, or widen the search to Indiana.

The most active employers in Indiana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Aerotek (8), TEAM, Inc. (4), and Forest River (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Indiana, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Indianapolis at $26/hr, Fort Wayne at $24/hr, and Middlebury at $21/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near East Chicago, IN

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