Maintenance Tech

FXI; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FXI is hiring for a maintenance position in Brenham, Texas. Responsibilities include maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment while ensuring all safety protocols are followed. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with knowledge of basic electricity, pneumatics, and hydraulics. The role involves heavy lifting and the use of various power tools. FXI provides a high-tech environment and values safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education or equivalent; must be able to read and write and have knowledge of basic math.
• Knowledge and use of power tools, precision measuring equipment, and welders.
• Basic knowledge of electricity, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests with urgency.
• Repair, troubleshoot, and maintain all plant equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all machinery.

Skills

Knowledge of power tools

Basic electrical knowledge

Pneumatics and hydraulics

Ability to read and write

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Forklift

Welders (gas and electric)

Job description

Overview

FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. FXI has corporate headquarters, a high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests issued via handheld radio or plant PA system with a sense of urgency.
• Repair, troubleshoot, and maintain all plant equipment, including fabrication machines, material handling equipment, and utilities such as air compressors, steam boiler, hydraulics, fire protection, lockout/tagout, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all plant machinery as assigned by Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs and preventative maintenance on all plant machinery.
• Perform basic low voltage electrical repairs as necessary.
• Follow applicable SOPs and safety procedures.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Operate plant machinery to verify correct operation.
• Use forklift when needed to aid in job functions.
• Frequent contact with machine operators and supervisors.
• Other tasks assigned by Supervisor or Manager.
• Overtime and weekend work required as needed.
• Perform machine visual inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Maintain maintenance records on machinery.
• Participate in and maintain the preventive maintenance system.
• Perform basic electrical repairs.
• Must be able to frequently lift materials and work at heights.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education or equivalent; must be able to read and write and have knowledge of basic math. Equipment and Tools.
• Knowledge and use of power tools, precision measuring equipment, welders (gas and electric).
• Basic knowledge of electricity, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Various maintenance hand tools, power tools, etc. Welder, forklift, telephone, hand truck, tool carts, lubricants.

Safety Requirements

• Follow appropriate Safe Work Practices, safety glasses or goggles, hazard communications, forklift certification, lockout/tagout training, lock, cut glove, blade glove and safe lifting techniques.
• Use of required PPE always (safety glasses, closed-toed shoes).
• Knowledge and appropriate use of LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) procedures.
• Obtain and maintain forklift certification. Other duties as assigned.