Maintenance Technician

Location: Indiana

* ## Basic knowledge of computers* ## Must be able to function as a member of a team and be able to work under general supervision* ## Must be able to maintain expected quality levels* ## Comply with all site required policies and procedures* ## Conduct a daily check of the physical plant at the beginning of each shift.* ## Meet with Maintenance Supervisor to receive daily work orders and instructions.
* ## Respond to maintenance calls to production lines and auxiliary equipment.* ## Provide mechanical repairs as needed or assist with outside contractors to complete.* ## Rig and install equipment to completion.* ## Prepare and install piping systems as directed.* ## Weld and fabricate to completed projects, repairs or installations.* ## Rebuild and repair used machinery for use in production.* ## Conduct various checks of equipment such as silos, chillers, tanks, air system and dryers, pumps, blowers, extruders, gear boxes, palletizing equipment, plant lighting, HVAC, security system, building and grounds.
* ## Do all mechanical PM's as per schedule.* ## Routinely grease all bearings and couplings.* ## Maintain and refill all oil reservoirs as necessary.* ## Change filters as necessary or per schedule.* ## Routinely check all belts, chains and flywheels.* ## Complete PM paperwork on a timely basis.* ## Provide suggestions to improve operations within the department and production.* ## Keeps electrical distribution centers, controls and power panels clean and in good working order.
* ## Conduct monthly PM's of electric motors, panels and controls, repairing all as needed.* ## Troubleshoot and repair all electrical breakdowns, including motors, drives and PLC I/O.* ## Work with vendors and contractors as necessary to assist with production equipment repair.* ## Maintain all lighting throughout the inside of plant, offices and outside of plant.* ## Troubleshoot and repair PA system to ensure maximum coverage.
* ## Maintain all heating and air conditioning to ensure efficient services.* ## Conduct PM's and complete associated paperwork on a timely basis.* ## Work with management to provide ideas for improvement throughout the plant.* ## Provide services to keep production lines running 95% of available production time each month.* ## Troubleshoot and repair basic mechanical machinery at an advanced level* ## Understand and troubleshoot circuitry at an acceptable level* ## Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic machinery at an advanced level* ## Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic conveying systems at an advanced level* ## Troubleshoot and repair specialty machinery at an advanced level (needlers)* ## Ability to weld with electric arc stick, Mig, and gas* ## Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical prints* ## Troubleshoot, install, and repair basic electrical components* ## Perform pipe fitting and plumbing* ## Ability to use machine tools (i.e., lathe, end mill, press) is preferred* ## Ability to understand and troubleshoot HVAC equipment is preferred* ## Ability to attend training as required* ## Good computer skills* ## Strong work performance* ## Strong communication skills* ## Other duties as assigned.
* ## Work overtime as needed.* ## Capable of doing multiple tasks* ## Organizational skills* ## Good troubleshooting skills* ## Team orientated* ## Mechanical aptitude

Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener.

We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications.

With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge.

Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
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