Equipment Maintenance Technician

FITT, USA Inc

2nd Shift

This job is 90% keeping production extrusion equipment running 10% building maintenance. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE is required. While building maintenance is solid experience to have, it is not the experience that is being sought for this job.

FITT is a distinguished Italian brand with a rich heritage of quality, technology, design and sustainability. FITT has a rich 50 year history, and we are excited to have expanded operations in Anderson, IN!

Do you have previous experience in an equipment mechanical maintenance role?

The Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintenance of extrusion & assembly equipment, with some time spent on facility electric, heating and cooling.

The person in this job will be trained on first shift but work on 2nd shift.

Daily, onsite attendance is required at the job's location in Anderson, Indiana.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure compliance with all safety requirements and company policies.

Our warehouse has entirely new extrusion, winder and assembly equipment, cooling systems, a Pump Room, Chillers, and electrical schematics.

Duties include

• Performs maintenance on all-new extrusion equipment.
• Monitors assets according to preventive maintenance schedules.
• Proactively identifies unforeseen issues that will cause production interruptions.
• Performs routine maintenance on building systems.
• Mechanical repairs will be approximately 90% of the work, with small electrical and building maintenance work making up 10%.
• Assists with the general upkeep of facilities.
• Tracks, orders, and restocks supplies needed for operations and maintenance.
• May require occasional overtime, call-out and weekend work. [Reporting pay is included in our pay package].

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Must have 3 years' experience in mechanical equipment maintenance.
• Must have 1 years' general knowledge of environmental procedures and operational controls.
• Must have at least 1 years' experience with electrical work.
• Must have at least 1 years' experience with LOTO.
• MUST have worked in a production environment where goal is to keep machines are running 24x7.

Knowledge of touch screens and use of computers is required for

• job tracking system
• ability to report and track maintenance work.

PREFERRED

• Extrusion machine operating experience.
• Experience making recommendations for future maintenance activities to keep equipment operational 24x7.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES - REQUIRED

• Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Familiarity with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Solid understanding of building utility systems.
• High EQ, with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Engagement and interest in work-related duties, continuous learning, and improvement.
• Ability to respectfully interact with co-workers, managers, and external business partners and customers.
• A proactive mindset and approach to work.
• Initiative, a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong time-management skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Qualified applicants must be able to

• Safely lift, push, pull and move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Stand and walk for an entire shift of 8 to 10 hours on hard concrete floors in required steel-toe footwear.
• Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Perform tasks using two hands, including computer work.
• Perform work safely in a physical job and warehouse environment that will have temperature fluctuations, including cold, heat and humidity.
• Ability to safely climb ladders and operate lifts of varying heights.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass pre-employment background, reference checks and substance tests.

US Work Authorization & Sponsorship is not offered.

This Posting will remain open to gather qualified candidates for current and future needs. Applicants will receive an initial confirmation of submission; however, due to high volume of applications, applicants will only receive further notifications if hiring team wishes to interview.

Notice to third parties: Please note that FITT, Inc and FITT USA, Inc do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement and explicit discussion with Human Resources to source for a stated position, we will not consider nor agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, FITT, Inc and FITT USA, Inc explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to managers, are deemed to be the property of FITT, Inc and FITT USA, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• A verified criminal background screening and employment verification with past employers is a requirement of this position. Will you be able to successfully satisfy this requirement?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• OSHA: 1 year (Required)
• Warehouse Operations: 1 year (Required)
• Extrusion Equipment maintenance: 1 year (Required)
• Mechanical Maintenance: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Anderson, IN 46011 (Required)

Work Location: In person