MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Dumas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Dumas, TX. The role focuses on conducting preventative and general maintenance, repairs, and inspections of equipment in a food processing facility.

You will work with supervision to schedule maintenance, implement fixes, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. The position requires mechanical experience and the ability to read and follow safety protocols, with emphasis on timely maintenance and accurate reporting of

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience required.
• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and industrial equipment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Identify issues and determine repairs.
• Plan maintenance schedules for building systems.
• Punctual and regular attendance required.
• Proficient in industrial software programs.
• English proficiency to read, write, speak.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Records and reports damaged or worn parts.
• Installs replacement parts on machines.
• Identifies causes of unexpected breakdowns and coordinates with supervisors.
• Schedules regular maintenance with shift supervisor and manager.
• Supports setup and repair of ventilation and other systems.
• Maintains records and manuals for plant equipment.
• Adheres to safety and food safety policies.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical systems understanding

Analytical and problem solving

Task prioritization

Issue identification and repairs

Maintenance scheduling

Punctuality

Industrial software

English proficiency

Job description

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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Full Time Dumas, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1129

Maintenance Technician

Supervisor’s Title: Maintenance Shift Manager

Reports to: Maintenance Shift Manager

Department: Maintenance

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt - Hourly

Work Schedule: Shift Work

Job Summary

This position is responsible for conducting preventative and general maintenance, repairs, and inspections on equipment.

Essential Functions

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Oils and lubricants move parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Installs replacement parts of machines.
• Identifies the cause of unexpected breakdowns .
• Coordinates with the Shift Supervisor and the Manager to schedule regular maintenance.
• Makes necessary modifications and implements test runs; confere with the Shift Supervisor and Product Manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required. Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel, and follow safety protocol.
• Support the setup of ventilation, refrigeration, and other systems, and conduct repairs as needed.
• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and other systems.
• Demonstrate professionalism in verbal and written communication and in behavior.
• Maintain records, files, instruction manuals, and necessary parts and supplies for all plant equipment.
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act that apply to his/her own actions and conduct.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Administration, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance).
• Complies with all company food safety policies and procedures (including Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Responsible for providing food safety and quality feedback to the appropriate manager.
• Ensure after-hours response in the event of plant outage and emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience required.
• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and industrial equipment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to identify issues and to determine repairs that are needed.
• Ability to plan maintenance schedules for building systems.
• Punctual and regular attendance is required.
• Proficient in industrial software programs.
• English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write, and speak.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activity to the supervisor and/or Human Resources.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

Physical Requirements:

• Physical effort is regularly required.
• May be trained and required to operate a forklift.
• Ascending or descending ramps, stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolding.
• Frequently involves crouching, stooping, kneeling, and/or climbing or balancing.
• Frequently involves lifting in excess of 50 lbs.

Typical Environmental Conditions:

• Works in a food processing manufacturing facility with moderate noise.
• May be exposed to moderate to high noise levels (i.e., production equipment, forklifts, heavy traffic).
• May be exposed to humidity, intense heat and cold, outdoor weather conditions, and fumes and toxic chemicals.
• May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.
• May be exposed to ingredients that may cause allergic reactions and may be exposed to various allergen ingredients.