Factory Machine Maintenance

GEOSPACE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION GROUP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) with match

Paid time-off

Paid holidays

Volunteer hours

Charitable giving matches

Job summary

GEOSPACE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION GROUP seeks a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Technician to install fixtures, support larger runs, and perform software updates for smoother machine operation. You will diagnose issues and work with Injection Molding, CNC, and shop equipment in a busy manufacturing setting.

Candidates should be able to read and write English, understand electrical diagrams, and be willing to learn quickly.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Safety awareness in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and understand schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install mechanical fixtures and supports.
• Update device software to improve speed or smooth operation.
• Install mechanical devices to support heavier or larger product runs.
• Provide technical support for Injection Molding machines.
• Support Machine Shop equipment: grinders, borers, CNC mills and lathes.
• Assist with forklifts and handcarts.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Electrical diagrams

Read/write English

Heavy lifting (up to 80 lbs)

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Hands-on experience

Learn quickly

Job description

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 machinesMachine Shop – grinders, borers, CNC Mills and CNC LathesCable Shop – Cablers, Jacketing Extruders, Twiners, ArmoringForkliftsHandcartsInterested 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 toscheduled times when the department is not working. May require mandatory weekend workand 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.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