Maintenance Mechanic

TAS Energy Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TAS Energy Inc in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic responsible for installing and maintaining production machines and electrical equipment. Candidates must have a strong command of English and two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include diagnostics, repairs, and performing preventive maintenance on various machines.

The role requires proficiency in using hand and power tools and a willingness to work in a non-air-conditioned environment. Safety training is mandatory, and candidates should be able to lift materials up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Two years of maintenance mechanic experience.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and plant electrical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and facilities.
• Diagnose problems and repair parts.

Skills

Advanced trades & mathematics

Troubleshooting in production equipment

Use of hand and power tools

Reading mechanical and electrical prints

Using test and measurement tools

Education

High School or Technical School education

PLC Training

Crane repair training

Welding machine repair training

Forklift repair training

HVAC repair training

Job description

Position Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic will install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s mechanical/electrical equipment.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and plant facility’s electrical equipment.
• Plan, layout, install and repair a wide variety of complex electrical equipment including control centers and panels, relays, circuit breakers, electronic controls, and other equipment.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, detect and replace defective control modules, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines and plant facilities, including air compressors, lighting systems, cranes, welding machines, bandsaw and other fabrication equipment.
• Carry out plumbing maintenance, mechanical and carpentry functions.
• Use hand and power tools, electric meters and materials handling equipment to perform duties.
• Build and wire electrical circuits for industrial applications, reading blueprints.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report these and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas, reading and interpreting engineering blueprints.
• Service and maintain equipment including motors, conveyor systems, transmission systems, and production-related equipment.
• Inspect and assess functionality of production machines.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
• Use hand and machine tools as necessary.
• Remove and replace parts for repairs or machine upgrades as directed.
• Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks.
• Communicate with the maintenance supervisor and manager on work orders items, and with the production team on repair and PM status, maintaining a clean work area.
• Prepare and submit maintenance reports using a CMM computer maintenance management software.
• Other tasks as assigned by TAS.

Job Skills

• Use advanced trades & mathematics together with CAD drawings and specifications, involving thorough technical knowledge and application of basic theory.
• Make decisions involving considerable initiative and ingenuity, performing unusual and difficult work where only general methods are available.
• Perform troubleshooting in production equipment and handle multitask situations, working independently with minimal supervision.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and materials handling equipment.
• Read basic mechanical and electrical prints.
• Use test and measurement tools: tape measure, OD Mics, electrical testers, multimeter, voltage tester.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical components and basic mechanical functions.
• Have knowledge of and ability to use computer email and other basic programs.

Education and Training

• High School or Technical School education.
• PLC Training is a plus.
• Crane repair training is a plus.
• Welding machine repair training is a plus.
• Forklift repair training is a plus.
• HVAC repair training is a plus.

Minimum Requirements

• Good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work up to 12 hours a day when required.
• Lock-out Tag-out, HAZMAT, Forklift Safety training.
• Electrostatic Discharge, Foreign Object Damage, and Quality System Awareness.
• Electrical troubleshooting and mechanical experience required.
• Two years of maintenance mechanic experience.
• Good communication and relationship with other employees.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proactive in planning assigned tasks to reduce production downtime.
• Ability to learn new skills, machines, and maintenance procedures.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Work performed in a shop environment. Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable. Requires normal vision and absence of color blindness. Physical effort equal to frequent moving of up to 50 pounds materials. Regularly required to sit or stand, bend and reach. Use of Safety Glasses is required. Hard hat required. Earplugs recommended. Ability to stand up to 10 hours a day (with a lunch in between) and up to 6 days a week. Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment. Steel-toe boots required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.