Location: Urbana, OH

Job Title: Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift

About Rittal

Rittal is a leading global provider of solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control, and IT infrastructure, as well as software and services. The company is a member of the Friedhelm Loh Group, a successful international player with 18 production plants, 80 subsidiaries, and 12,000 employees.

Rittal LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high-efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor, and hybrid applications.

Primary Activities/Duties

Repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment such as conveyors, compressors, motors, and pumps.
Perform work order repairs and preventive maintenance tasks.
Set up and operate welders, drill presses, grinders, hand tools, and other metalworking equipment.
Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulating booms.
Participate in plant safety, health, and environmental programs.
Maintain professional and courteous conduct while carrying a phone during work hours.
Maintain 5S standards throughout the facility.
Support the Rittal Production System through preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety Requirements

Wear safety-toed footwear.
Safety glasses with side shields.
Hearing protection.
Additional personal protective equipment as required.
Follow Lock Out Tag Out procedures.

Physical Requirements

Stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach frequently throughout the shift.
Occasionally lift up to 80 pounds to waist level.
Frequently lift 25–50 pounds to waist level and up to 25 pounds above shoulder level.
Ability to climb ladders and work at elevations up to 90 feet.

Work Environment

Exposure to moving mechanical parts, dusty conditions, and high noise levels.
May be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Regular use of cleaning solvents, oils, lubricants, and other substances.
Must be available to work any shift.

Education & Experience Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 1 year of experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems preferred.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
Ability to write detailed repair reports and communicate effectively.
Experience with Microsoft Office and ability to learn maintenance software for data entry and parts research.

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If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department at (937) 399-0500.

This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including Disability/Vets.

Rittal LLC is the U.S. subsidiary of Rittal GmbH & Co. KG in Germany and was founded in Springfield, Ohio in 1982. Its parent company, Rittal, was started in Germany in 1961 and has grown to include offices in more than 70 countries and manufacturing facilities on 4 continents. Rittal LLC's U.S. Headquarters, located in suburban Chicago, Illinois, is a state-of-the-art facility that serves as a customer training center, including expanded teaching resources, product testing facilities and a large-scale product showroom where customers can have a hands-on experience with the entire Rittal System. Rittal LLC's manufacturing center of excellence facility in Urbana, Ohio, consists of more than a half-million square feet of space to ensure that customers' production and stocking requirements are fully met. Lastly, Rittal LLC's distribution centers in Georgia, Texas and Nevada enable Rittal to meet the needs of its customers quickly and reliably. Situated on a 105-acre campus, Rittal LLC's manufacturing facility is filled with state-of-the-art equipment and processes, and contains in-house engineering and modification services, as well as the longest non-automotive paint line in North America, stretching more than 3 miles within the confines of the factory. The on-site warehouse is outfitted with an 8-story Automated Storage & Retrieval System. Rittal manufactures the world's leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks and accessories, including high efficiency, high density climate control and power management systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications. Rittal's off-the-shelf standard, modified standard and custom-engineered products are known throughout the world as high quality, affordable solutions for practically any industrial or IT infrastructure application - from single enclosures to comprehensive systems. Rittal is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified.

Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift