Pipefitter/Welder-Mechanic

Job Position Overview

The Pipefitter/Welder-Mechanic services, troubleshoots, and maintains LTC utilities, including high purity water, compressed air, steam, chilled water, glycol, city water, and sewer systems, and ensures that equipment and buildings are well maintained. The role supports craftspeople in multiple trades, provides good customer service, and offers guidance to operations, engineering, and the automation team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on utilities equipment, including valves, pumps, backflow preventers, PRVs, steam traps, and piping.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose piping and mechanical issues and make appropriate repairs with minimal downtime.
• Comply with all HSE requirements, support departmental HSE plans, participate in Safety Improvement activities, and become qualified to perform duties requiring LOTO, lifts, respirators, confined space, and fall protection.
• Document all work by following Good Documentation Practices, use basic CMMS functionality daily, and support the Supervisor and Planner/Scheduler in creating and improving job plans and procedures.
• Train new craft personnel to utilities, provide guidance and coaching to operations, engineering, and the automation team, keep up to date on technical and specialty skills for all utility equipment serviced, and use Performance Management to manage objectives and development.

Additional Skills / Preferences

• Previous education or training in a mechanical discipline, such as an associate's degree, technical certificate, equivalent experience, or applicable military service training.
• Previous experience in maintenance within a manufacturing production environment or other relevant field, preferably in an FDA-regulated industry.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Proven ability to read and interpret mechanical prints and schematics.
• Previous experience with welding.
• Proven ability to follow written procedures during maintenance activities, apply good documentation practices, communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and work in a team environment and outside of your craft, as required.
• Proficient in using a CMMS (e.g., Maximo) or other work order tracking system, and in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Additional Information

Candidates must hold a valid driver's license, be willing to respond to call-ins and work scheduled overtime and be able to lift up to 40 pounds. The role requires tolerance of varying temperatures while working outdoors in both winter and summer conditions. Hazardous operations within Utilities include exposure to acid, steam, caustic substances, high pressure, and high temperatures, and personal protective equipment is required at all times. Work involves awkward positions, cramped quarters, ladders, and scaffolding. Employment requires working during summer and year-end company breaks. Position Location: Indianapolis – LTC-S. Shift Information: Scheduled for 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Temporary shift changes may occur.