Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities:

• Maintain electric reach trucks, stand-up counter balance lift trucks, and end-rider pallet jacks and their motive power batteries and chargers


• Maintain material handling equipment consisting of dick levelers, trailer restraints, sectional doors, freezer doors, pallet inverters, stretch fit wrappers, roller conveyors, and forklift material handling attachments.


• Operate and maintain CO2 transcritical refrigeration packages serving the freezers and dock spaces.


• Diagnose building and material handling equipment problems, replace or repair parts, test and make-adjustments to provide a high level of reliability and safety for warehouse operators.


• Perform regular equipment, safety, and food safety inspections through a digital platform.


• Regularly use hand, power, and diagnostic tools to perform preventative and predictive maintenance on facility equipment


• Maintain facility's electrical components, monitoring, and control systems including electronic, pneumatic, servo, and hydraulic systems.


• Conduct troubleshooting to repair the automated systems as issues arise


• Rigorous attention to detail in electrical and mechanical personal safety a nd lockout procedures is necessary


• Take critical feedback and recognition positively


• Other duties as assigned to meet facility objectives

Qualifications:

• Professional education, licenses, industry certifications in the field are a plus


• Ability to work under stress in evolving/ambiguous situations


• Strong desire to grow in the position furthering skills, knowledge, and abilities to grow your career


• Electrical/Mechanical Skills: Interpretation of electrical & control system schematics, troubleshooting of PLC controlled systems, conveyor & AMR automation control and troubleshooting, CD/DC motors and drive systems, contractors, starters, relays, switches, power supplies, transformers, electrical enclosures, sensing devices, photo eyes, scales,  imagers, and wiring devices


• Good written and oral communication skills


• Strong computer and software skills to include most Microsoft Office applications, cloud-based software, mobile applications, and possess the drive to continue to learn and adopt change as these technologies evolve and new ones are introduced to the facility.


• Physical requirements include the ability to lift 55 lbs. from the ground to chest height independently, up to 140 lbs. with assistance, sit/walk/stand for extended periods, climb staircases and vertical ladders frequently, perform aerial work in scissor lifts, and functionally work in areas with temperatures ranging from -25 F up to 100 F. 

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a facilities or manufacturing technician role


• Electric forklift troubleshooting and repair proficiency


• Performing assigned and entering new work orders in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), (CORE X Partners uses MaintainX)


• Food environment Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and HACCP


• Wielding repairs and fabrication using MIG/TIG/SMAW processes preferred


• Basic mathematical and computation skills


• A good sense of comfort working at heights ranging from ground level to 55-feet and servicing equipment on a flat roof

Education Level:

• Associate degree, trade school, or equivalent experience/certification in electronics, electric lift truck maintenance, automation, manufacturing, or equivalent field


• OSHA 10 hour


• RETA CARO/CIRO/CRST/CRES preferred


• Professional certifications/licenses preferred

Schedule:

• Mon-Fri, with occasional weekend work as dictated by emergencies, projects, and downtime scheduling needs


• Second shift 

Work Setting:

• In-person


• Warehouse


• Maintenance Shop


• Roof


• Remote working is not offered

Job Type:  Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Vision insurance


• Life insurance 


• Paid Time Off

Experience:

• Maintenance: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Crown Point, IN (Required)

Work Location:  In person