Factory Machine Maintenance

Geospace Technologies Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Geospace Technologies Corporation in Houston, TX seeks an Experienced Maintenance Technician for the Machine Maintenance Department. The role involves installing fixtures, updating software to improve machine performance, and supporting heavier/large product runs in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include supporting Injection Molding machines, CNC machinery, cablers, and handling forklifts. Candidates should have mechanical aptitude, safety awareness, and the ability to read electrical

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and safety awareness.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Read and write in English; log repairs in English.
• Experience maintaining mechanical devices preferred.
• Willingness to learn quickly; hands-on work.
• Active physical role requiring movement.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical/mechanical diagnostics (learnable).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Injection Molding machines.
• Support Machine Shop equipment: grinders, borers, CNC Mills and CNC Lathes.
• Support Cable Shop equipment: cablers, extruders, twiners, armoring.
• Operate forklifts and handcarts.
• Maintain compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Electrical diagrams

Read English

Lift up to 80 lbs

Learn quickly

Hands-on

Active worker

Education

High School

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Geospace Technologies - Houston, TX 77040, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Manufacturing, This position will work under the direction of Manufacturing Engineering and will work in the Machine Maintenance Department, under the direction of the Machine Maintenance Supervisor or a Maintenance Mechanic that the Dept Supervisor designates.

Scope:

This position will include installing mechanical fixtures and supports; software program updates that will allow a type of machine to run faster, or more smoothly; or to install mechanical devices to support heavier or larger product runs than ever before.

Duties/Responsibilities:

In this position you will provide technical support for machines in the following areas:

• Injection Molding machines
• Machine Shop - grinders, borers, CNC Mills and CNC Lathes
• Cable Shop - Cablers, Jacketing Extruders, Twiners, Armoring
• Forklifts
• Handcarts

Qualifications:

Interested candidates should have the following skills, knowledge, and abilities to be considered for the job and/or the capacity to quickly learn the following intellectual skills:

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Work history must demonstrate safety awareness.
• Read and understand electrical diagrams.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.(Alternatives are under review by HSE.)
• Read and write in English: comprehend written English quickly and be able to express machine problems and repairs in English to make entries to a repair log on each machine maintained. (Most of the machine manuals are only available in English.)
• Experience in maintaining mechanical devices and machinery is desired. Alternate experience repairing electrical or mechanical devices will be considered.
• Must be able to learn quickly and to learn by doing. This job is hands-on, and you will get dirty hands and sweaty from the physical exertion.
• This is a very ACTIVE job. People who have a high need for physical movement will like this type of work.
• Ability to perform electrical and mechanical diagnostics and troubleshoot.(Can be taught.)

Working Conditions & Safety Concerns:

Ability to work flexible hours if needed to complete Preventive Maintenance according to scheduled times when the department is not working. May require mandatory weekend work and holiday work to upgrade machinery during non-working hours for that department.

• Possess -- or be willing to purchase -- the standard tools required.
• Works in a group setting in an enclosed clean air-conditioned manufacturing area surrounded by specialized equipment.
• 8-to-10-hour shifts per day with (2) 15-minute work breaks and (1) 30-minute lunch break.
• Some heavy lifting- nothing over 80 pounds.
• Necessary PPE will be provided by client to be used on site. (Included but not limited to the following: Gloves, Safety glasses, Smock, Mask)
• No specialized certification(s) needed for position.
• Must wear visible badge (provided by client) at all times while on site.
• Site is secured with gates, fences and manned security personnel at all times while facility is operating.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors.

Must be able to work without sponsorship/authorization for any employer in the U.S.

Benefits:

At Geospace our employees enjoy benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) with a percentage match
• Supplemental insurance options
• Paid time-off program with paid holidays
• Paid volunteer hours, and charitable giving matches