Maintenance Technician

AmeriTex Pipe & Products; Gunter (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriTex Pipe & Products in Texas is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the plant by performing routine and preventive maintenance on production equipment. You will assist with installation, service motors and conveyors, and document all work in the CMMS.

The role requires at least two years of hands-on experience with industrial equipment, knowledge of LOTO procedures, and basic electrical/mechanical understanding.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial manufacturing production and material-handling equipment.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Follows Safety Guidelines and procedures set for this role.
• 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.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

LOTO procedures

Mechanical understanding

Electrical understanding

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

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