Maintenance Mechanic

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.

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• Diagnosescausesof electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance
• Adjusts, calibrates,alignsandmodifiesequipment and components
• Assembles and installs mechanical components and systems using a variety of tools common to the trade
• May work on assembling,installing and Repairing pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water and in opening clogged drains
• May act as a carpenter in the alteration, repair and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, scaffolding forms, woodfixturesand furniture
• May operate all kinds of hand and power tools such as (but not limited to) hand saw, planer, joiner, shaper, table saw, wood lathe, drill press, sanding machine, router etc.
• Willmaintaintools and machinery in good condition and use all tools carefully.
  
  Must always wear the appropriate PPEfor the task that is being performed! Safety First!
• Will be an "on call" employee and will have to respond on nights, weekends (including Sundays) in the event ofan emergency for equipment malfunctions,snowstormsor other unforeseen happenings

• Minimum of 3-4years of experience ina similar role in a manufacturing settingin addition tohavingthefollowinghelpful experience:
• Troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (for example, pinpointing and repairing problems associated withhigh speed manufacturing line breakdowns)
• Working with hydraulic systems (for example, understanding high-pressure cylinders, pumps, or valves and reading schematics and using for troubleshooting in high-speed manufacturing)
• Working with pneumatics (for example, working with solenoids, cylinders, or motor brakes and reading schematics and using for troubleshooting inhigh speed manufacturing)
• Working with electrical systems (for example, working with frequency drives, motor testing, troubleshooting, or panels inhigh speed manufacturing)
• Working with Programmable Logic Controllers – PLC (for example, understanding instructions, editing documentation, and/or navigation for A-B PLC-5 and A-B SLC-500)
• Performing preventative maintenance (for example, conducting computerized preventative maintenance check-ups or reading SPC charts and data)

• Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Reading, communication, simple math
• Be able to regularly lift/move up to 25lbs
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate

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.