Company Description:

Weil-McLain is known as best in class for residential and commercial gas & oil boilers, indirect-fired water heating, radiant heating systems, and heating control systems.  Weil-McLain is based in Michigan City, IN.  Our organization is committed to continued growth.  Weil-McLain has an immediate opening for 2 Industrial Maintenance Technicians at our Michigan City, IN facility.

Job Purpose:

Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.

Duties:

* Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

* Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.

* Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.

* Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.

* Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedge.

* Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.

* Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.

* Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.

* Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

* Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.

* Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must be self-motivated with a proven track record of developing a safety conscious workplace.   At a minimum must have a High school diploma or G.E.D., Journeyman Card or Technical Certification preferred. A combination of an equivalent Maintenance Technician experience (preferably in manufacturing) and education. Must be able to work in harsh conditions and have the ability to lift at least 75 pounds.   Foundry experience is a plus.