Maintenance Tech 2
Panduit

At Panduit, Our People Make the Difference. We're looking for individuals who share our passion for innovation, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability.

What You Will Do

We are excited to be opening our new distribution facility in Merrillville, IN using state of the art technology while minimizing our carbon footprint. Our 400,000 square foot facility will serve as one of our global shipping hubs responsible for meeting the demand of our customers internationally.

As a Maintenance Tech 2, you'll provide technical support for equipment, machinery, and facilities across medium technology and impact levels. Your responsibilities include performing routine preventive maintenance such as cleaning, lubrication, part replacements, and inspections, as well as intermediate tasks like precision adjustments and delicate part replacements. You'll also handle corrective maintenance, involving repairs and troubleshooting to ensure smooth operations for internal customers.

In addition, you'll support special projects, including machinery installation, equipment improvements, layout changes, and refurbishments. Your role is focused on customer satisfaction, cost and resource optimization, and meeting quality standards in line with Panduit's policies. Key Responsibilities include:

Corrective Maintenance Activities:

• Diagnose and repair functionality issues to ensure optimal working conditions.
• Update the supervisor on problems found during repairs to maintain high service levels.
• Assist Maintenance Technician 1 with corrective tasks as needed.

Preventive Maintenance Activities:

• Execute assigned preventive maintenance tasks according to the program, focusing on medium technology and impact equipment.
• Report issues discovered during preventive maintenance to the supervisor for resolution.
• Recommend improvements or adjustments to the Preventive Maintenance Program.

Maintenance Work Requests:

• Handle maintenance requests efficiently and communicate with requesters to gather necessary details.
• Track and manage materials, spare parts, and chemicals to ensure timely delivery.

Special Projects:

• Support special projects including equipment installation, upgrades, layout changes, refurbishments, and design modifications.
• Utilize A3 tools for root cause analysis and lead kaizen events to address and resolve issues.

What You Will Bring

• Required Degree: High school Diploma, or GED equivalent.
• Experience: 3-5 years relevant experience
• Customer service oriented.
• Intermediate computers skills in word processing, spreadsheet, email, internet, and design software (drawings).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze problems to find root cause solutions.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to use electrical test instruments and hand and power tools.
• Ability to use Hand Pallet, Lift Truck, Boom & Scissor Lift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb., up to 4 hours per day.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and Total Rewards Program including parental leave.
• Generous vacation, sick days, holidays, and a volunteer day.
• 401K match and profit sharing.
• Air-conditioned work environment.
• Culture of accountability that values trust, working smarter, and teamwork.
• Advancement and development opportunities in Merrillville or at one of our other locations in Tinley Park, Orland Park, or Lockport IL.

Join us in making meaningful connections. Apply online to be part of the Panduit team. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future.

Work Shift
Evening (United States of America)

Check out our new facility!

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