Corrugator Maintenance Technician- All Shifts

 

About Welch Packaging:
Headquartered in Elkhart, IN, Welch Packaging was started in 1985 with four employees. Since then, Welch has become one of the most dynamic independent packaging companies in the United States. Welch now has multiple sheet plants throughout the Midwest. Welch Packaging has grown from four employees to over one thousand employees.

With customers at the core of our business philosophy, we have a service discipline that makes us easy to do business with. Through organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit Welch Packaging continues to be a leader in custom packaging solutions.

Welch encourages associates to serve in a variety of civic and charitable organizations. The "Welch Way" involves giving back to our communities. On an annual basis, Welch Packaging contributes to a variety of charities and higher education in the communities in which we serve.

At Welch Packaging, we believe in building boxes, but we don't believe in putting our associates into them! Welch hires people who fit our business culture -- people with integrity, a commitment to customer service and a passion for success -- and we teach them the packaging business through a comprehensive individualized training and placement program. Welch looks for life-long learners committed to making a difference in the world through their work. Come grow with us!

Interested candidates with strong work ethic, customer focus, and initiative to succeed in a fast paced environment are encouraged to apply! All candidates for this position are subject to an authorized background check and drug screen. The candidate must pass both to become a Welch Packaging Team Member.

 

In addition to a competitive wage, we offer competitive benefits package that includes a 50% match 401K up to 8% of your contributions, wellness incentives, contributions to your health savings account up to $700, 100% coverage on preventative care benefits including prescription medicines, medical, dental, vision, life and supplement life insurances.

Duties & Responsibilities: Systems include high speed corrugating machines, robotic assembly devices, conveyors, batch mixers, electrical distribution systems, and building automation systems.

• Basic mix of electro-mechanical industrial maintenance, hydraulics and pneumatics, required

• Ability to troubleshoot/replace, A/C motors, D/C motors, analog and digital sensors, bearings, gearboxes, and hydraulic/pneumatic components

• Ability to calibrate machines; electrically and mechanically

• Schedule required maintenance per established PM’s

• Schedule routine work orders

• Respond to emergency work orders within established parameters of timely response

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of plant operations and facility management

• Sharing your knowledge and gaining knowledge from the rest of the team is essential

• Knowledge and ability to read/interpret schematics, highly preferred

• Experience and compliance with OSHA regulations

• Self-motivated, dependable, punctual, and organized

• Duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on business needs

• Preferred candidate will possess
  • Prior experience in corrugated industry
  • 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing facility installing and troubleshooting electrical components and machinery
  • Related Military training/experience

• Working understanding of spoken English
• Working understanding of written English

• Must be able to read & use a non-metric measuring tape
• Must be able to count & perform simple mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division)

• Ability stand and walk for prolonged periods
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair machinery with hands
• Ability to reach vertically and horizontally with hands and arms
• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Possess required visual abilities close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Possess OSHA required auditory abilities

• Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees - 110 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration
• Exposure to a consistently loud work environment

 

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not a comprehensive listing of all duties, activities, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees shall perform all tasks assigned by their manager.