Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing

Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician - Home Guard Industries – Windows and Doors – Grabill, IN 46741

A $500.00 sign-on Bonus is payable after 90 days employed.

Employee’s Health Insurance Premium is 100% paid by Company.

Company Overview

As a debt-free family owned company, we have dedicated the past 42 years to perfecting our skills in manufacturing and customer service. We pride ourselves in our ability to offer a wide variety of door and window products that meet or exceed homeowners' expectations for thermal performance, appearance and durability.

Home Guard Industries’ modern, 170,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility is located on 22 acres right in the heart of the small community of Grabill, Indiana. Grabill is a quaint town of 900 residents, supported by antique and custom cabinet shops. The surrounding area has been farmed by generations of Amish families, well known for their detail and craftsmanship. The Grabill location provides HOME GUARD with the perfect atmosphere to produce custom window and door products with uncompromising efficiency, speed and quality.

Learn more about Home Guard and OUR STORY at www.homeguardindustries.com

Job Duties:

• Maintains production equipment (including 24-volt ac/dc to 480-volt 3-phase electrical and other manufacturing equipment) to ensure safe, optimal operating condition for the protection of all plant employees and visitors.
• Conducts continuous monitoring of production and process equipment for proper operation.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repair of production equipment from blueprints, technical manuals, or vendor specifications.
• Recognizes and performs machine adjustments to the various manufacturing machine systems.
• Determines corrective actions based on operational and trouble messages provided by Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) Display Monitors or other similar display panels.
• Assists with installation, testing, and validation of new production equipment.
• Understands and follows ALL Safety Management procedures and requirements and maintains applicable records.
• Participates in and oversees equipment changeovers as necessary.
• Notifies management of any potential equipment issues or other noted abnormalities.
• Assists management in training manufacturing employees in the proper use of equipment.
• Maintains organization of Maintenance Repair Area and any other area where repair work is in progress.
• Completes Work Orders and Assignments.

Requirements:

• 2-year technical training in Electrical or Mechanical and/or 2 years of maintenance experience within manufacturing environment (preferred) - with willingness to learn.
• Experience with Industrial Controls, 3phase Motors, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanics, Troubleshooting using PLCs, Ladder Logic, Print and Schematic reading, and 24-volt ac/dc to 480-volt 3-phase electrical.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, and work in tight spaces in and around machinery.
• Work rotating Saturdays and other overtime (as needed).
• A Maintenance Skill Level Exam will be administered.
• Knowledge of PM’s, Predictive and Pro-Active Maintenance.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance (Employee’s Premium 100% paid by Company) *
• Dental and Vision Insurance *

* Coverage is also available for Spouses and Dependents

• Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee’s Premium 100% paid by Company)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Year End Bonus Program
• Attendance Recognition Rewards
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Financial Assistance

Experience:

Electrical: 2 years (Preferred)

Maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)

Specialized training or certifications related to this position are highly desired.

Pay is based on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person