Maintenance Technician

Location: Lebanon, IN, United States

Maintenance Technician

This is NewCold

NewCold is a service provider in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewCold strives to be crucial in the cold chain of leading food companies, by offering advanced logistic services worldwide. We use the latest technology that empowers our people, to handle food responsibly and sustainably guarantee food safety. We challenge the industry, believe in long-term partnerships, and deliver solid investment opportunities that enable next-generation logistic solutions.

NewCold is one of the fastest-growing companies in cold chain logistics. We are expanding our teams to support this growth. More information on NewCold can be found on www.newcold.com and our social media.

Job Purpose:

As a Maintenance Tech, you will perform a broad range of maintenance and repair activities to ensure the warehouse can operate effectively and efficiently. Maintain a professional culture on-site and a commitment to Health & Safety, in line with company values.

Responsibilities:

All equipment on site is maintained regularly and repaired promptly to minimize operational downtime.
Ensuring all equipment is maintained according to supplier guidelines. This includes conveyors, cranes, refrigeration systems (evaporators and condensers), fire protection, freezer doors, pallet-handling equipment, dock doors, and other mechanical systems.
Performing planned preventative maintenance and repairs in a timely and safe manner, with minimal impact on normal operations
Communicating with Planners and System Operators about equipment downtime
Perform planned preventative maintenance on equipment while minimally impacting normal operations.
Troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace components in conveyors, cranes, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, and other mechanical systems.
Troubleshoot and fix problems with control systems, low-voltage, and high-voltage electrical systems.
Coordinate with Planners and System Operators to ensure repairs are communicated to the team and scheduled with minimal impact on normal operations.
Set up and operate machine tools such as milling machine, grinder, drill, etc to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs,s, and fixtures, as required.
Operate cutting torch and welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
Ensure actions are executed in conformance with OSHA, FSDA requirements, and all other company policies to maintain a safe working environment.
Perform testing of fire suppression systems, fire alarms, and ammonia alarms, as required by local regulations.
Monitor ammonia refrigeration system and optimize performance.
Understand all equipment service agreements and warranties.
Coordinate with equipment suppliers for warranty claims, annual maintenance, and significant repairs.
Report, plan, and track all maintenance and engineering issues using maintenance software.
Keep accurate registration of spare parts and tools in line with company policy.
Perform general facility maintenance including minor plumbing, General Electric, lighting, and minor building repairs.

Are you up for the job?

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please make sure that you leave your CV in English. Suitable candidates will be invited for a first interview with the hiring manager. A second interview will follow with a wider group of NewCold team members.

Why would you want to work for NewCold?

With the prospect of many new construction projects all over the world very shortly, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerful company in the field of logistics services. We have the ambition and the potential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern and automated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transport and distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits and compensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position may appeal to you even more.