Maintenance Tech

PJ Trailers; Sumner (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ Trailers is seeking an Experienced Maintenance Technician at their Texas manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will lead day-to-day maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards while maintaining equipment logs and inventory.

Responsibilities include performing building repairs, monitoring all systems, and supporting maintenance staff. A strong working knowledge of trades such as welding and plumbing, along with proficiency in Microsoft applications, is essential for success in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of basic trades like welding, electrical, plumbing.
• Detail oriented and able to prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day routine maintenance of the facility.
• Monitor all systems of the plant and perform repairs as needed.
• Lead maintenance staff and encourage compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Technical skills

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details Level: Experienced

Job Location: PJ Texas Mfg Facility - Sumner, TX 75486

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Any

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for keeping up to date equipment maintenance logs, inventory of machine parts, and update preventative maintenance manual quarterly. Performs the day to day routine maintenance of the facility as outlined by regulatory agencies and internal standards. The Maintenance Technician assists with all aspects of the property's maintenance including the preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance duties associated with a welding environment. This person is also responsible for following the maintenance program to protect and maintain the property.

Essential Duties

• Requires established organizational skills, with attention to detail and solid time management, and good interpersonal skills.
• As a key employee of the building operations interior and exterior, the Maintenance Technician is essential to the longevity of all equipment and the aesthetic nature of the property.
• The Maintenance Technician must perform the job duties with a view toward projecting a professional and competent image: Service to inside and outside vendors in a friendly and outgoing manner is also essential, while timeliness and maintaining a clean atmosphere are key.
• The position is fundamental to all mechanical functions of the facility and includes working closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Technicians, Production Supervisors, as well as, Production Employees.
• Strong leadership skills, customer service skills, technical skills, and problem solving abilities are required.
• This position requires frequent exposure to the outdoor climate and weather conditions. The normal working environment requires routine and frequent meeting of critical deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Performs the day to day routine maintenance of the facility utilizing their maintenance staff in a leadership role.
• All building repairs done by outside vendors.
• Monitoring all systems of the plant and performing any and all basic repairs as needed.
• Demonstrates a routine and effective ability to adjust to changing circumstances. Responds to phone calls and correspondence in a timely, professional manner.
• Encourages maintenance staff to behave in a professional manner and comply with company’s safety standards.
• Willing to work as a team player.
• Supports the company’s philosophy, goals, and adheres to Company policies.
• Observes all safety standards and participates in the Company’s efforts to provide a safe work environment.
• Understands and follows the directions and tasks given by direct supervisor and conscientiously completes them.
• Organizes time effectively and successfully balances the competing demands of multiple projects.
• Keeps up to date equipment maintenance logs, inventory, and update preventative maintenance manual quarterly.

Job Requirements

• The schedule of the position is a full time (40 hour) position and required to be available for emergency calls.
• A minimum of 2 years’ maintenance experience.
• Direct experience with maintenance planning and computer systems.
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills required.
• Requires individual with a high degree of professionalism and the ability to work well independently and effectively with others, on a daily basis.
• Successful candidate will also be detail oriented, able to take directions from the Maintenance Supervisor and handle multiple tasks, prioritize work effectively, and see a work project through to completion.
• MUST have strong working knowledge of basic trades, such as welding, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting equipment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical aspects, pumps, and motors, mechanical systems with a similar degree of complexity.
• MUST be proficient and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel applications.
• Maintain a valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation.
• Able to work on-call and extended hours (including after hours and weekends).