DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintenance - Maintenance Technician - 1st shift

Myers Industries / Bristol North is seeking an

Industrial Maintenance Technician. This full-time position involves performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing equipment and other industrial machinery. Basic mechanical, electrical, and machining knowledge/experience is required. Welding experience is a plus.

Myers is an internationally recognized rotational molder specializing in custom rotational molding and high appearance, tight tolerance rotational molded parts and assemblies. We have a long, solid history in Elkhart County as well as continual growth.

POSITION SUMMARY Facilitates smooth operations and minimizes down-time by keeping factory machinery and equipment functioning well

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Performs highly diversified duties in the installation, replacement, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of production and facility equipment using best practices * Performs scheduled maintenance and repairs of production equipment * Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs * Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, machinist duties, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic * Analyzes test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems * Cleans, lubricates, and adjusts parts, equipment, and machinery * Disassembles machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs * Examines parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear * Observes and tests the operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using testing devices * Repairs and replaces broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment * Operates newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs * Reassembles equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs * Studies blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery * Performs regular inspections/audits in order to identify faulty equipment * Uses a variety of hand and power tools * Develops and maintains positive working relationships with coworkers * Upholds processes in line with the company's world class vision and strategic goals * Follows company policies, safety standards, quality standards, and SOPs * Participates in 6S program efforts * Performs additional duties as required

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE * High school diploma or equivalent preferred * Experience in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics required; Minimum 3 years preferred * Competency in basic math including decimals and fractions required * Basic computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel) preferred * Competency using wide variety of tools

COMPETENCIES * Technical capacity * Analytical/problem solving ability * Detail oriented * Possesses strong sense of urgency; demonstrates great initiative * Ability to read and comprehend technical mechanical information, equipment manuals, and blueprints * Multi-tasker; adjusts priorities * Attendance: Is consistently at work; arrives on time; works entire shift * Dependability: Follows instructions; responds well to direction; keeps commitments * Accountability: Ensures all duties are taken care of; takes responsibility for own actions

WORK ENVIRONMENT * Moving mechanical parts * Moderate noise level * Possible exposure to fumes and airborne particles * Warm during summer months

PHYSICAL DEMANDS * Ability to work in a fast-paced, onstantly changing work environment * Ability to stand, sit, squat, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stretch, walk, reach, twist, bend, grasp, use hands and fingers, handle objects or controls * Physically capable of accessing/moving through all areas of the plant; Agility to negotiate around moving machinery and people * Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance and rarely up to 75 pounds with assistance. * Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity