Maintenance Mechanic

Safety First Group; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A process manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Freeport, Texas, responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment to ensure smooth operations. The role requires at least 5 years of experience and a high school diploma or GED. The successful candidate will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and work in various weather conditions. Effective communication and completion of safety training are essential. This position involves rotating shifts and physical demands requiring lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience maintaining a process manufacturing facility.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must complete required training such as OSHA, HAZMAT, and other certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a wide range of process equipment.
• Perform daily maintenance tasks such as greasing bearings.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues using blueprints and manuals.

Skills

Understanding process flow diagrams

Communication skills

Proficient in Excel and Word

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Safety First Group is recruiting for a Maintenance Mechanic to support a process manufacturing facility in Freeport, Texas. This role is responsible for keeping the plant running mechanically through repairs, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.

What you will be doing

• Maintain and repair a wide range of process equipment, including pumps, conveyors, mixers, blowers, filter presses, thickeners, ball mills, hammer mills, exhaust fans, furnaces, and mobile equipment
• Perform daily maintenance tasks such as greasing bearings, checking oil levels, and taking readings, including cooling tower checks
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues using blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as needed
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions
• Repair or replace defective parts using hand tools and power tools
• Perform preventative maintenance to keep machinery running smoothly and building systems operating efficiently
• Assemble, install, and repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, and equipment
• Record maintenance and repair work performed, including costs
• Communicate equipment issues to operations supervision
• Work in accordance with site safety and HR policies and procedures

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 5 years of experience maintaining a process manufacturing facility
• Ability to understand process flow diagrams and P and IDs
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively
• Able to complete required training such as OSHA, LOTO, DOT, HAZMAT, NCCER, RCRA, site‑specific training, and other required certifications

Work environment and schedule

Plant environment outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, and precipitation. Work may be performed in tight or confined spaces with the required PPE. Regular exposure to dust, noise, odors, chemicals, and fumes. Rotating shifts required, with overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Physical requirements

Push, pull, and lift at least 50 pounds. Stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel, and climb stairs or ladders for an entire shift. Must be able to pass respirator fit test, criminal background check, and drug test. Must wear required PPE.

Interested

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