1st shift Maintenance Tech I (South Plant)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Industrial maintenance experience required
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
• Hydraulics/Pneumatics experience
• Knowledge of ladder logic
• Knowledge of 480-volt AC/DC motor controls
• Must have good mechanical aptitude, knowledge of tools (power and hand), ability to make detailed measurements using instruments, including but not limited to, tape measures, micrometers, and dial calipers.
• Experience using SAP PM (Plant Maintenance).
• Must have the ability to read detailed engineering drawings and prints and electrical schematics.
• Must have the ability to plan job schedules and processes.
• Must have above average mechanical and electrical knowledge. Basic component and assembly process knowledge is required.

BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Excellent Health Benefits, including dental and vision
• 401K with match

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. Strick adherence to Corporate and/or Plant policies, rules and regulations in these areas is required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can exceed OSHA limits.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience with the following skills: Mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electrical (24DC, 120/277/480AC) systems. Methodical problem solving to identify root cause of breakdowns.
• This position requires the ability to work on projects both individually and cross functionally.
• Must be capable of rapidly responding, adapting to changing and nonstandard situations, and remain thorough and safety conscious during entire process
• Must understand SAP data entry for managing line calls, PMs, and projects.
• The desired candidate will have 1-3 years' experience in any related field
• Excellent Communication skills are required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires minimum of eight hours standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling with a full range of body mechanics/movements.

Regularly required to lift and carry up to 35 (thirty-five) pounds. Frequently required to lift and carry up to fifty-five (55) pounds. Occasionally required to lift and carry up to seventy-five (75) pounds.

Must be able to work in an environment requiring use of ladder, stairs, heights, platforms and climbing in and out of trailers or working under trailers in tight spaces.

Must have ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools safely, work with compressed air safely, operate fork trucks safely and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE)