Maintenance

TRACHTE BUILDING SYSTEMS; Vernon (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TRACHTE BUILDING SYSTEMS in Vernon, AL is seeking a Maintenance Technician for first shift (7 AM–3 PM). The role involves independent maintenance and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems used in manufacturing metal storage buildings, plus installing new equipment in an industrial setting.

You will complete daily work logs, respond to facility issues, operate a forklift, work with up to 480-volt electrical systems, and troubleshoot components like gear boxes, valves, and

Qualifications

• One-year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent experience.
• Welding accreditation certificate required.
• Experience with mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred.
• Willingness to operate forklift and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machines used in manufacturing.
• Repair mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Close out work requests and PMs using maintenance software.
• Respond to facility issues and machine breakdowns.
• Safely operate forklift and work at heights.
• Complete facility duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Reading/writing English

Education

One-year certificate from college or technical school

Welding accreditation certificate

Tools

Maintenance software

Multimeter

Caliper PLC

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Vernon - Vernon, AL 35592Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: First Shift - 7AM-3PM

SUMMARY

Ability to work independently, execute, and follow up on needed mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic repairs, preventative maintenance on machines used to manufacture various components for metal storage buildings in addition to new installations in an industrial setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Complete daily work logs as well as use a maintenance software to close out Work requests and PM’s.
• Respond to radio calls regarding facilities issues or machine breakdowns.
• Be able to safely operate a forklift.
• Work with electricity, which includes high voltage (up to 480 volts), running new lines, troubleshooting machine issues, changing fuses, etc.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues independently. This may include changing a gear box, sprocket and chain, dies and punches, etc. These may have to be lifted independently from odd angles.
• Troubleshoot and replace hydraulic and pneumatic components such as cylinders, accumulators, valves, etc.
• Complete facility assignments including, but not limited to: plunging toilets, mopping, shoveling snow, cleaning gutters, cleaning drains, salting ice, etc.
• Be able to work comfortably and safely at heights.
• Must be able to use Multimeter in order to safely work on electrical projects.
• Familiar with lock-out-tag-out with a strong understanding of safe practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience operating a caliper PLC and troubleshooting abilities necessary. Requires Welding accreditation Certificate

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job during a regular eight (8) hour shift, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; twist, bend, climb or balance; and stoop, squatting, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

In an 8 hour shift you should expect to walk briskly as much as 2-5 miles do to the size of our campus and only having one shop area. You should also expect to have to crawl under equipment, climb on top of equipment, balance on equipment, squeeze into spaces as small as 3' x 4' x 5' as an example of one of the smaller areas. Frequently lift over 75 pounds in very awkward positions due to equipment configuration and no possible means to use hoists, levers, etc. Be stable on and be able to climb up and down ladders many times in a shift. Have very good dexterity in hand fingers and arms, you must be able to get your arms and hands in very tight places, while manipulating nuts bolts, etc. Good flexibility is needed in wrists, fingers, elbows, shoulders, knees, hips, torso, neck, etc. This at times can be a very physically challenging job. Very good upper body and leg strength is preferred and helpful in preventing injury.

Must be able to regularly climb on equipment, crawl under equipment, and reach into equipment.

Must be able to walk long distances (multiple miles) every day and spend hours at a time standing.

Required to be able to work in hot environments, for instance in the summer, the surrounding area of equipment can reach high temperatures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Maintenance Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum of five (5) years experience in related field, including high school diploma or work equivalent. Strong electrical and mechanical experience along with pneumatic and hydraulic hands on experience. Demonstrated ability in utilizing math skills daily. Ability to work unsupervised, self-starter, team environment and able to handle deadline pressure. Must provide own basic hand tools. Must possess a valid drivers license for insurance purposes.