Class A Maintenance Technician - Industrial Maintenance

HOUSTON APARTMENT FOUNDATION; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Maintenance Technician A to provide mechanical support across production areas. The role involves installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery, with a focus on minimizing downtime and ensuring efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, experience with various equipment, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of related manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and restore equipment to operation with minimal disruption.
• Complete preventative maintenance and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Troubleshooting

Customer Focus

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Forklift

Welding Equipment

Cutting Torch

Job description

All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to act in accordance with the shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These include:

• Trustworthy – We strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships.
• Servant – Hearted – We enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, Team members, suppliers and the community.
• Relational – We aim to build healthy relationships while fostering an environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth.
• Resourceful – We value strategic insourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking to apply that knowledge to future opportunities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

The Maintenance Technician A will serve the production areas of the business with skilled mechanical support for all areas of production including the installation, maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, piping, and minor electrical and electronic systems. Class A Technicians are focused on enabling and equipping the plant to operate efficiently, while minimizing downtime, and protecting and prolonging the economic life of plant equipment and capital assets at an optimal and practical cost.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for applying mechanical skills, knowledge and principles in a safe manner while determining equipment malfunctions and restoring equipment to operation with minimal disruption to operations.
• Serves as a primary interface with Plant Supervisors and Operators in the assessment, identification, and repair of developing or non-scheduled issues with equipment and systems; communicates daily with machine operators to ensure adequate support is provided.
• Visually inspects for visible wear and defects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions to include testing of machinery and equipment; troubleshoots issues with operators and/or Supervisors to diagnose problem and identify a solution to repair the machine.
• Performs proper scheduling of work to maximize task completion with minimal plant disruption, reduction in unscheduled downtime, while lowering costs and creating higher plant efficiency.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Assists with the installation and repair of electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Sets up and operates various machinery, equipment, and tools such as forklift, manlift, boom, platform lift, table saw, router, bandsaw, drill press, circular saw, hand drill, hammer drill, grinder, ox-acetylene set, welding equipment, cutting torch, etc. while following all safety procedures in order to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures and/or tools.
• Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other structures, including some carpentry projects as needed.
• Completes preventative maintenance as required for each machine, completes work orders as assigned and the corresponding departmental paperwork/record keeping required.
• Actively partners with Plant Supervisors, Operators and Maintenance Team to ensure that regularly scheduled maintenance is completed with support from the operators as necessary.
• As needed, completes maintenance and repair of the facility and the structures within the facility including paint, drywall, and minor structural repairs, such as repairing doors, windows, walls, and floors; performs minor plumbing and HVAC repair.
• Responds to requests from other team members on handheld radio or PA system to address needs throughout the day.
• Utilizing a Continuous Improvement mindset, proactively seeks ways to reduce downtime and improve maintenance work processes to better enable plant operations to maximize efficiencies.
• Actively partners with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) to assist with troubleshooting and repairing machines as necessary.
• Regularly completes training equipment manufacturers or other mechanical/technical training required; Helps with training others as needed.
• Actively seeks improvements and updates to processes, new procedures and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation; proactively seeks ways to reduce downtime processes to better enable plant operations to maximize efficiencies.
• Maintains upkeep and organization of all equipment and tools assigned to the department and submits requests of any additional tools or equipment that would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation.
• Maintains a clean work environment in accordance with Food Safety and 5S systems.
• Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines. Use situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions; wears appropriate PPE at all times for the task at hand and the area.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3+ years of related manufacturing maintenance experience
• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful candidates will have experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment; must be proficient in maintaining utility systems (electrical, water, air, HVAC), facility infrastructure and various types of manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated knowledge and experience troubleshooting mechanical issues.
• Must be able to read and work with mechanical blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
• Must be highly self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a strong "customer" focus.