Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Tech — Manufacturing

Austin Wood Recycling; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

401K with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Educational assistance for industry

Job summary

Texas Native® is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to install, inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment across our landscape product operations. The ideal candidate is mechanically skilled, dependable, and professional when working with customers and coworkers.

The role requires a high school diploma and 2 years of related experience, including electrical understanding and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma and have 2 years of experience performing duties related to the installation and maintenance of electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment.
• Must possess a mechanical background.
• Must have a basic understanding of electrical (480V & 120V).
• Must have knowledge of electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of industry specific equipment preferred (water pumps, transfer pumps, coloring machines, etc).
• Must provide own tools (basic hand tools and electrical tools ie: SAE/metric, ratchet/socket set, combination wrenches, screwdrivers, multimeter, etc).
• Must be comfortable with a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Meet critical time deadlines and must communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Understand and follow written and verbal directions, instructions, and safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively handling multiple projects and assisting multiple management levels.
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.
• Bilingual a plus
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Must pass a drug screen

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled duties related to the installation, programming, inspection, testing, and repair of electrical equipment.
• Maintain equipment in a safe and effective working condition to provide highest level of safety.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance for electronic control equipment related to air cylinders/valves, drives, sensors, motors/gearboxes, etc.
• Work with factory, mostly remotely and/or with onsite help, to problem-solve and troubleshoot machinery performance issues.
• Able to work in an inside / outside environment complete with the dust and dirt of a landscape manufacturing setting.
• Assist in ensuring safety, productivity, and provide training as needed.
• Report all accidents and injuries, regardless of severity.
• Safety gear is required and expected to be worn at all times (safety toe shoes/boots, vest, hard hat, & gloves).
• Plan periodically for preventative maintenance activities and provide awareness of system and performance reliability.
• Perform daily review of lines, troubleshoot to make sure necessary changes are made in programming and calibration of equipment.
• Monitor inventory of materials and equipment parts, order and receive as needed.
• Observe safe work methods and make appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned by management.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical understanding

Schematic reading

Communication skills

Bilingual a plus

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Multimeter

SAE/metric tools

Job description

Texas Native® is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to install, inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment across our landscape product operations. The ideal candidate is mechanically skilled, dependable, and professional when working with customers and coworkers.

The role requires a high school diploma and 2 years of related experience, including electrical understanding and the ability to read schematics.