Industrial Maintenance Mechanic in Houston

Energy Jobline ZR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleenor Paper in Houston, TX is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for safe and efficient maintenance, repair, installation and removal of equipment in the facility. You will partner with plant leaders to meet business objectives and manage all activities of the Maintenance department.

The role requires responding to breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, operating forklifts, complying with safety procedures, and contributing to plant efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (4) years experience in maintenance or related position.
• Experience in paper manufacturing preferred.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain it.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with employees at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and inform management of downtime.
• Install, remove equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Drive forklift to move materials on site.
• Maintain forklift maintenance including tune-ups and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and hazardous materials handling.
• Document safety, OSHA records and work orders.
• Lead improvement projects to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Maintenance troubleshooting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Welding & fabrication

Hand tools use

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Powered tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Objective: Responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance, repair, installation and removal of all equipment and machinery in the facility. Partner with leaders to meet all business objectives. Manage all activities of the Maintenance department.

Essential Functions

1. Quickly respond to and resolve equipment and machinery breakdowns and emergencies. Keep management informed of downtime
2. Install and remove equipment, machinery and products. Change blades, saws, conveyor belts
3. Ensure Forklifts are properly maintained at all times, including but not limited to: Tune up, oil & filter changes, brakes inspection, fluid & repair, general maintenance.
4. Drive forklift to deliver/remove materials from work site
5. Perform preventive maintenance, including but not limited to: lubricating machines
6. Ensure compliance with Lock Out Tag Out and all other safety and hazardous materials handling procedures
7. Ensure fire extinguishers and sprinkler system are inspected monthly. Document compliance.
8. Ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulations and company policies, including but not limited to: wage and hour, employment law, harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
9. Manage facility propane use
10. Complete department paperwork, including but not limited to OSHA records, work orders, parts and equipment orders, safety investigations and documents
11. Ensure compliance with all safety and hazardous materials handling procedures
12. Requires consistent, reliable attendance, on-site, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day. Requires occasional overtime and weekend work.
13. Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull 40 pounds. Must be able to stand, climb, squat and crawl for minimum 8 hours per day. Requires overhead reaching and working.
14. Have a valid driver license

Other Duties

1. Partner with others to improve plant efficiency and cost effectiveness
2. Other duties as assigned
3. At all times behave in a professional and courteous manner
4. Lead improvement projects to maintain outstanding maintenance, safety and cleanliness in the facility
5. Keep work areas clean, organized and free of hazards

Reporting Relationship - Reports to Plant Manager and Maintenance Lead

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires constant lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 40 lbs.
2. Requires constant kneeling, squatting, walking, standing and overhead work.
3. High School Diploma or equivalent
4. Previous experience welding and fabrication work
5. Prior experience using hand and powered tools
6. Must achieve and maintain forklift certification
7. Ability to be trained to perform all essential functions and other duties
8. Excellent communication skills
9. Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization

Qualifications

1. Two (4) years experience continually working in maintenance or related position
2. Prior experience in paper manufacturing
3. Bilingual English-Spanish

Company Description

Fleenor Paper is a leading manufacturer of environmentally friendly packaging. With manufacturing plants coast to coast and network of distribution centers covering the United States, Canada and Mexico, Fleenor Paper boasts nationwide distribution capabilities and overseas shipping.

Company DescriptionFleenor Paper is a leading manufacturer of environmentally friendly packaging. With manufacturing plants coast to coast and network of distribution centers covering the United States, Canada and Mexico, Fleenor Paper boasts nationwide distribution capabilities and overseas shipping.