Mechanical Maintenance Technician Evening/ Night Shift (Delphi, IN)
Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, foodservice and private label producer of fresh and processed meats based in Delphi, Indiana. Since the start of operations in 1991, we have experienced rapid growth from a single pork processing company into a multi-plant diversified producer of fresh and processed meats, with locations throughout America's Heartland and revenues of approximately $1.5B. We are best known for our national brand Kentucky Legend (the best-selling quarter-sliced ham in the United States) as well as a number of well-known regional brands, including Indiana Kitchen, Fischer's, Field, Mickelberry's, Kentuckian Gold, and Scott Pete. We now have processing facilities in Frankfort, Indiana; Holland, Michigan; and Owensboro, Kentucky.
We value diversity, innovation, collaboration and those passionate about their jobs. We support our associates by offering a total rewards package, including competitive pay, three different medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts), pharmacy, dental, and vision plans, a retirement/401K (with 50% match on team members' contributions), a competitive paid time off program, educational assistance, and numerous advancement opportunities. With more than 3,100 team members located across 14 different states, we are a big company with a small company culture.
Our team helps feed the world! Are you ready to step up to the challenge of launching your career with Indiana Packers?
We are looking for a motivated Mechanical Maintenance Technician responsible for supporting the production operation by minimizing equipment downtime and completing preventative and corrective maintenance.
Position Reports To: Maintenance Shift Supervisor
Core Responsibilities:
- Support the production operation by providing immediate response to all breakdowns to minimize equipment downtime
- Completing preventative and corrective maintenance on various meat processing equipment
- Systematically troubleshoot and resolve issues with various facility equipment and tools
- Perform minor electrical work not requiring a licensed electrician such as replacing light bulbs, fuses, breakers, etc.
- Perform other duties as needed or required
- Collaborate with co-workers, supervisors, and managers by maintaining a positive work atmosphere.
To be successful in this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The requirements listed are representative of the ability, skill and /or knowledge required and is not an exhaustive list.
Essential Job Requirements:
- Knowledge of 110, 220 and 480 volt electrical systems
- Experience in maintaining mechanical drives, chain drives and conveyor systems
- Willingness to work overtime, including weekends as needed
- Must be able to read and comprehend various prints, schematics and other company related documents
- Experience in performing basic machine alignment using precision instruments
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and gear boxes
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work in extreme hot, cold, wet, humid, and odorous environments
- Uphold company policies and ethical standards
- Must possess personal hand tools for the position
- Commitment to follow safety policies and practices
- Willingness to complete Confined Space training
- Work includes extreme hot and cold environments, standing for extended periods of time, repetitive motions and lifting, and working with raw meat products
- Must be able to pass E-Verify
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Industrial Maintenance Degree preferred,
- High School Diploma with sufficient experience will be considered
- 1 to 2 years working in an industrial maintenance role
- Hazmat certification a plus
- Must be able to successfully pass IPC's internal maintenance test
EOE, including Disability/Veteran
This position is in Delphi Indiana (6755 W 100 N Delphi, IN 46923), a short drive from Lafayette Indiana & Purdue University.
