Company Description:
Phenix is a full-service food packaging film supplier. Our offerings include high-quality flexible and rigid food packaging, custom printing, and equipment service, sales and maintenance. Thanks to our network of supplier partners and warehouses, we’re able to print, store, and deliver what the customer needs regardless of their location.
We are fanatical about response; we do the right thing, and we own it. To accomplish these three tenets, we provide excellent customer service while focusing on teamwork and company growth.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Role Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Engineering Maintenance Mechanic will oversee the installation, performance, and maintenance of production machinery.
This is an exciting, hands-on opportunity to travel to customer sites, troubleshoot and repair advanced equipment, and keep operations running at peak performance. You’ll combine technical expertise with customer collaboration to solve problems, implement upgrades, and make a direct impact every day.
Location is Elberfeld, Indiana – Will entertain remote. Travel required 70% Home most weekends
- Travels to Customers locations for technical support
- Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines
- Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary
- Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance
- Installs replacement parts for machines
- Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines
- Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently
- Organizes and prepares reports documenting work performed
- Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies when applicable
- Collaborates with customers during service calls/visits on recommended fixes or upgrades
- Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications / Requirements:
This opportunity calls for strong mechanical aptitude, experience with packaging equipment, and low-voltage electrical knowledge. Success requires attention to detail, solid problem-solving skills, and the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic team-oriented environment.
- Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills
- Experience working with Multivac, Scandivac, Reiser, Ulma or similar equipment preferred
- Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.
- Low voltage electrical knowledge
- Must know how to use a multimeter and ammeter.
- Works well independently and with others
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Organized with attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods standing and walking
- Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
- Must be able to visually inspect machines
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Must be available for travel
- Expected travel 70% This includes local travel – Home most weekends
Benefits:
At Phenix, we believe in taking care of our people—both personally and professionally. Our benefits are designed to support health, financial future, and work-life balance.
- Day Shift position
- Participation in 100% employee-owned ESOP
- Private health, dental, vision and voluntary life insurance plans
- Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Company paid cell phone
- Paid PTO and company paid holidays
- 401(k) matching
- Good work/life balance
