Maintenance Technician (2nd & 3rd Shift)

USF; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job Promotional Opportunities

Job summary

A leading plastics manufacturing company in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician. This position involves maintaining production equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and assisting in troubleshooting mechanical issues. Candidates should have 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment with proficiency in electrical and hydraulic repairs. The role offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k. The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical issues.
• Experience operating various machining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment in optimal operating condition.
• Perform and track preventative maintenance activities.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• Train associates in proper equipment use.
• Assure proper inventory levels of replacement parts.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical problems

Repairing hydraulic systems

Mechanical repairs

Operating machining equipment

Job description

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate culture and success at USF. We welcome all individuals.

This position is for 3rd shift (11PM-7AM).

US Farathane is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to provide maintenance support to the cell/area to achieve optimal levels of productivity, quality, and safety to assure internal and external customer satisfaction.

US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE’s and TPO’s as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment in optimal operating condition.
• Perform and track preventative maintenance activities.
• Assist assigned cell/area in trouble shooting and repairing equipment.
• Assist cell/area Supervisor in training associates in the proper use of equipment.
• Assure proper inventory levels of required replacement parts for cell/area equipment.
• Change oil on equipment as recommended by manufacturer.
• Follow all prescribed internal and manufacturer maintenance procedures.
• Assist the Process/Industrial Engineer in implementing process improvement changes.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in work area.
• Participate in team problem solving activities (ie, 8D’s, communication meetings, etc).
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ie, Quality Manual, Associate Handbook, etc).

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, programmable controller problems. Experience in operating various machining equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Frequent lifting or lowering objects up to 35lbs.
• Frequent reaching above/below shoulder and forward.
• Occasional bending, stooping, and crouching.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Employee may be required to work outside for short periods of time.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!

Application Process

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of US Farathane.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.