Maintenance Technician

AmeriTex Pipe & Products; Gunter (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriTex Pipe & Products in Texas seeks a maintenance technician to support the plant's daily operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment.

The role requires familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures, basic control systems, and the use of hand and power tools. Strong teamwork and attention to detail are essential for safe and efficient plant performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily maintenance of production equipment.
• Assist in installation of new production equipment.
• Service and maintain equipment, including motors, conveyors, and related systems.
• Conduct daily inspections of production machines.
• Document all work in the CMMS app.
• Read and interpret technical procedures and service manuals for maintenance.

Skills

LOTO

Controls basics

Mechanical understanding

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate Technical Degree

Tools

CMMS app

Hand tools

Power tools

Electric meters

Material handling equipment

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:

• Follows Safety Guidelines and procedures set for this role.
• Adheres to all required safe working procedures.
• Assists with daily maintenance of production equipment to support the operation of the plant.
• Assists in the installation of new production equipment.
• Services and maintains equipment, including motors, conveyors, transmission systems, and production-related equipment.
• Conducts daily inspections assessing the proper functionality of production machines.
• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical breakdowns.
• Fabricates parts for repairs and upgrades using hand and machine tools.
• Ensures the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance repairs, equipment installations, and changeovers.
• Conducts routine maintenance and safety checks on production equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Documents all the work done on the facilities and equipment using the CMMS app.
• Uses hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Learn to use various hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and service manuals to perform required maintenance and service.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate Technical Degree preferred.

SKILLS And EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of two years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial manufacturing production and material-handling equipment is required.
• Working knowledge of lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Basic understanding of computer systems and controls
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed instructions.

Monday-Friday 5:00am-5:30pm