Machine Maintenance Technician (Finance)

Position: Machine Maintenance Technician

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Starting Minimum Pay : $30/hour

THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES - HERFF JONES

Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs.

Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.

Your Opportunity:

The Production Team is looking for a Machine Maintenance Technician to join our HJ Family in Indianapolis, IN.

This is a regular, full-time position with benefit eligibility including, medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), and paid time off benefits.

Standard shift: There is a standard 1 st rotating shift working 5:00am - 1:30pm, 6:00am - 2:45pm, or 7:00am - 3:45pm.

Hours could fluctuate to ten- and twelve-hour days during peak season including Saturdays and Sundays if necessary due to customer demands. Seasons do vary between January through the end of May. On call availability may also be required.

Here's How You'll Make an Impact:

The Machine Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring smooth operation of machinery and mechanical equipment that produce Herff Jones products. A strong focus on safety, quality, customer satisfaction, time management, and a balance of priorities will be vital to operating successfully in the role.

What You'll Be Doing On A Daily Basis:

• Work directly with Production Supervisors to assess equipment needs and challenges affecting daily operations.
• Evaluate, troubleshoot, and implement corrective actions on all machinery and auxiliary assembly equipment.
• Provide support to the fabrication of machine components and fixtures or support the repairs and improvements of mechanical devices which support the production department. Proficient with mills, lathes, grinding, welding, electrical, controls, and reverse engineering.
• Provide training support to operators and other maintenance personnel in equipment designs and functions.
• Consult with Facility Engineer on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs and modifications.
• Read and interpret sketches, drawings, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Use of company computer and appropriate computer software.
• Operate with a high level of personal organization.
• Consistently deliver the best in customer service. As an employee, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with customers, visitors, and other employees.
• Perform all duties of other maintenance positions as required.
• Maintain a clean work area and shop.

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• Five years of relevant work experience in manufacturing maintenance with knowledge of electronics, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and strong electrical background.
• Proficient in electrical print reading and understanding.
• Knowledge in automated equipment with the ability to support the electronic interface, mechanical installation, design/fabrication (machine and welding), repairs, and maintenance of equipment.
• Technical training in manufacturing maintenance, electronic engineering, or manufacturing engineering is preferred.
• Effectively communicate (listening, writing, and verbal) across all organizational levels to accomplish tasks assigned.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and learning new systems/technology with understanding some work is processed manually.
• Demonstrated success in troubleshooting and implementing corrective action processes in equipment repair reduce excessive downtime.
• Be a self-starter and work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Basic math and engineering skills to support the design or modification of equipment or fixtures as required.
• Above all else, a safety-first mindset.

Physical Requirements:

Daily activity includes but is not limited to:

• Regularly required to walk, stand, use of hands to handle, hold, grasp, and reach.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance.
• Reading, communication, simple math.
• Ability to regularly move and lift/carry more than 50lbs.
• Occasionally encounter working with heights, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, heat, and electricity.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to above moderate.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT

About Herff Jones:

Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com .

Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Herff Jones. Herff Jones will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Other details

• Job Family JF_Production
• Job Function Mfg - Maintenance/Building
• Pay Type Hourly
• Required Education High School