Maintenance Mechanic

Usg; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

USG is seeking a maintenance technician for its Dallas area plant. You will perform troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, conveyors, and production equipment, following manuals and drawings.

You’ll work in a team, communicate clearly, and participate in safety and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires the ability to read instructions, climb steps and ladders, and maintain a personal tool set.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform assigned repair and servicing tasks.
• Willingness to work the assigned schedule.
• Consistently demonstrate understanding of all plant & departmental safety rules, standards, and programs.
• Meet the essential physical requirements of the position. Climb steps and ladders.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Understand verbal and written instructions from plant supervision and efficiently perform tasks.
• Responsible for maintaining a set of personal tools as specified in the operator rate program.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, conveyors, and production machines; follow diagrams, manuals, and specifications; troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Become familiar with the plant work order system.
• Adhere to plant storeroom procedures and operational rules.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools, cranes/hoist, rigging equipment, welders, fall restraint, etc.
• Work as part of a team, communicating and cooperating to achieve results.
• Take an active role in safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
• Adapt to scheduling requirements including shift work, overtime, weekends, etc.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Reading and following instructions

Tools

Crane/hoist

Welding equipment

Rigging equipment

Pneumatic/hydraulic tools

Fall protection equipment

Job description

Role & Responsibilities:

• Compliance with all safety and housekeeping rules.
• Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities necessary to keep industrial equipment operating efficiently. Tasks may include but are not limited to motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, engineering specifications; and troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Become familiar with plant work order system.
• Adhere to plant storeroom procedures and operational rules.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools, cranes/hoist, rigging equipment, welders, fall restraint, etc.
• Work as part of a team, communicating and cooperating to achieve the required results.
• Expected to take an active role in all plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
• Adaptable to scheduling requirements including shiftwork, assignment of overtime, working weekends, etc. where applicable.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Ability to perform assigned repair and servicing tasks.
• Willingness to work the assigned schedule.
• Consistently demonstrate an understanding of all plant & departmental safety rules, standards, and programs.
• Meet the essential physical requirements of the position. Climb steps and ladders.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Have ability to understand verbal and written instructions from plant supervision and efficiently and effectively perform assigned tasks.
• Responsible for maintaining a set of personal tools as specified in the operator rate program.

Additional Information:

• 8-hour work schedule with mandatory overtime.
• Day shift - 7a-3p, 2nd shift - 3p-11p, Night shift - 11p-7a
• Schedule: Monday - Friday with regular Saturday work.

Hourly Salary: $32.50

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values - innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety - have helped us become the company we are today.

EOE including disability/veteran