Maintenance Tech

THREADED FASTENERS INC; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

THREADED FASTENERS INC in Lewisville, TX, is seeking a Maintenance Tech to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair plant equipment with minimal downtime. The role requires weekend/holiday/overtime availability and a background in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical maintenance.

Preferred candidates have blueprint reading skills, welding experience (MIG/TIG/Stick), and familiarity with power transmission components, drills, lathes, and lifts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• High school diploma or GED with relevant technical education or experience.
• 2+ years hands-on experience in repair/maintenance.
• Technical training or apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine setup, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Provide emergency and scheduled repairs of production equipment.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals; diagnose malfunctions by sight, sound, or action.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and OSHA compliance.
• Assist other maintenance staff and support electrical maintenance as needed.
• Perform teardown, repair, install, and assembly of parts.

Skills

Blueprint reading

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Power transmission components

Drill presses

Lathes

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical training

Apprenticeship in mechanics/electromechanical fields

Military MOS experience

2+ years hands-on maintenance experience

Tools

Drill presses

Lathes

Forklifts

Scissor lifts

Job description

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Tech is responsible for the execution of the facility's preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for the entire plant facility and equipment with minimal unscheduled downtime.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance service.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Perform maintenance, including, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting, and repair of work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules
• Machines, while keeping a strong focus on safety and housekeeping. The job is not finished until cleanup is done.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals
• Diagnose causes of malfunctions by sight, sound, or actions of the machine
• Inspect, adjust, clean, or lubricate equipment as preventive maintenance
• Tear down, replace, repair, install, and assemble equipment parts, components, and accessories
• Assist other maintenance employees with repairs and housekeeping as needed
• Support electrical maintenance as needed
• Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime
• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution and one of the following:
  • Two-year associate degree or higher in technical field(mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, electro-mechanical, controls and automation, etc.)
  • Completed apprenticeship in mechanics, mechanical maintenance, or electromechanical, electrical, or related field
  • Military training and experience in a relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
  • 2+ years hands-on experience in a mechanic, maintenance, electrical, electromechanical, controls and automation, or related role

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Previous experience reading blueprints and schematics
• Previous experience with MIG, TIG, and stick welding
• Previous experience with power transmission components; belt drives, chain drives, bearings, motors & gears
• Previous experience with drill presses & lathes
• Experience with the operation and maintenance of forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulated lifts

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up-to 34 pounds for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds for 3+ hours per shift
• Must be able to sit, climb and work off ladder, and operate foot pedals for 3+ hours per shift
• Must be able to work in a dusty and cold environment for 3+ hours per shift
• Must be able to work in high heat and humidity for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, stoop, walk, and reach above shoulders for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, and perform fine manipulation for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to operate foot pedals for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to make fine distinctions in sound, express and exchange written or spoken words, and distinguish objects and equipment visually