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