Maintenance Technician

Alamo Group Inc.; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) with company match

Profit-Sharing

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays

Company-paid disability programs

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Training and Development Programs

Tuition reimbursement and dependentsch

Job summary

Alamo Industrial is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair plant equipment. You will perform routine maintenance on forklifts, hoists, cranes, welding machines, fans, and machinery, while following preventative maintenance schedules and supporting production goals.

Responsibilities include light welding, replacing components, and assisting with plumbing and yard maintenance.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• Technical school training is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of machine or mechanical maintenance experience is required.
• Current/insurable driver’s license for travel to parts pickup.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in all daily duties and assignments.
• Repair and maintain all shop equipment including oil changes, pumps, hoses, and leaks.
• Perform light welding for monorail problems and projects.
• Repair and rebuild paint pumps and hydraulic pumps per manuals.
• Replace components on machines as needed and ensure proper operation after maintenance.
• Provide instruction to other maintenance personnel as required.
• Work on special projects to improve processes and department flow.
• Maintain high level of customer service with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Strong mechanical ability

Shop math

Precision measuring tools

Communication skills

Machine shop equipment knowledge

Read manuals & blueprints

Electrical repairs

Team player

Scheduling & prioritization

Forklift & scissor lift experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Technical school training

2 years machine/mechanical maintenance experience

Driver's license for travel

Tools

Forklifts & hoists

Welding machines

Job description

Why Alamo Industrial?

Alamo Industrial® has been supplying mowers to the governmental, agricultural, and commercial turf markets for over 45 years. We are one of the world's largest manufacturers of tractor-mounted mowers, brush-cutters, and other similar equipment made for right-of-way clearing, roadside vegetation management, and grounds maintenance. Alamo Industrial has a wide array of products including rotary, flail, and sickle bar mowers. Our best-in-class boom mowers are offered with many types of cutting heads to accommodate the challenges our customers face.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match
• Profit-Sharing
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Training and Development Programs
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs
• And much more!

Position Summary

Under general supervision, will diagnose, troubleshoot, fix and maintain all plant equipment. Performs routine and required maintenance on company-used forklifts, hoist, cranes, welding machines, exhaust fans, overhead doors, lights and machine shop equipment. Assigned priority lists of jobs to work on and selects appropriate tools and material to complete job. Maintains machine parts/supplies inventory to minimize machine down time. Follows machine maintenance schedule to ensure preventative maintenance is completed in a timely manner. Also required to work on general plumbing, monorail repairs and yard maintenance. This position supports and contributes to the company production goals and attainment of zero injuries.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Works safely in all aspects of daily duties and assignments
• Repairs and maintains all shop equipment to include changing oil and filters, repairing pumps, hoses, and fixing oil leaks
• Light welding to address monorail problems and special projects
• Changes out, repairs and rebuilds paint pumps and hydraulic pumps using maintenance manuals and hand tools
• Replaces flywheels, clutches, wheel bearings, brakes, and lights on machines as needed
• Performs general maintenance on office equipment, air conditioning, and moves office furniture as requested. Performs general and routine maintenance in/and around office areas
• Install, diagnose and troubleshoot production machinery by performing detailed failure analysis and specific mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic repair, while balancing production needs
• Provide instruction and assistance to other maintenance personnel as required
• Competent and resourceful while providing temporary repairs when necessary and where possible to minimize down time
• Work on special projects; such as but not limited to, re-routing the conveyor, moving machinery, running gas, air and water lines (basic plumbing)
• Test and verify proper operation of equipment upon completion of maintenance tasks
• Observes and practices good housekeeping and safe work procedures while performing all assigned duties
• Project work as needed to improve processes and department flow
• Assists department supervisor in any projects or processes as needed
• Maintain Customer Service at a high / positive level
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSA’s)

• Strong mechanical ability
• Strong knowledge of shop math
• Able to read and use precision measuring equipment
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• General knowledge and familiarity with machine shop equipment - including shop tools, forklifts, cranes, hoists, exhaust fans, and welding machines
• Must be able to read and understand operators/owners’ manuals and blueprints
• Knowledge of electrical equipment electrical repairs
• Ability to work in a team environment and get along with others - position requires constant interaction with all production related employees
• Ability to schedule and prioritize work
• Forklift and Scissor Lift experience

Education And Experience

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Technical school training preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ machine or mechanical maintenance experience required
• Current/insurable driver’s license for travel to pick up parts

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 35 pounds alone and greater than 35 pounds with assistance
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (up to 8+ hours) as required by tasks being completed
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE, including hearing/eye protection, gloves and safety shoes
• Must be able to work overtime as needed to complete job assignments
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled manufacturing plant environment
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Must be able to tolerate heights
• Frequent walking, bending, stooping, reaching and climbing as required by tasks being completed

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled