Maintenance Technician - 3rd shift

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician for our Houston-area manufacturing plant. The role covers installation or relocation of machinery, preventative maintenance, and system inspections to keep production running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have experience with motors, hydraulics, electrical systems, welding, reading complex drawings, and the ability to work independently while maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment. Competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Journeyman or technical certificate preferred.
• Welding certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and procedures at all times.
• Perform installation or relocation of machinery and equipment.
• Schedule and complete preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Maintain and repair facility systems including plumbing, electrical and structural components.
• Purchase parts within authority and ensure quality and cost savings.
• Design, fabricate and construct devices and fixtures.
• Keep work area neat and orderly and adhere to safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned; full-time role in manufacturing/warehouse.

Skills

Machinery maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Welding

Hydraulics & electrical knowledge

Basic math & computer skills

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Mechanical Journeyman or technical certificate

Job description

Duties:

• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times.
• Perform necessary work for installation or relocation of new machinery, existing machinery, or other equipment.
• Schedule and complete preventative maintenance of equipment, including inspecting, calibrating, safety checks, repairing/replacing broken or warn components.
• Follow all safety rules, including lockout/tagout, regulations, machine guidelines and guarding while starting, working on preventative maintenance and cleaning machines.
• Proactively assess all machines to ensure appropriate guarding and safeguards exist.
• Perform maintenance on the facility, including plumbing, electrical and structural repairs/modification.
• Ensure all maintenance needs are completed on a timely basis.
• Purchase parts and components, within designated spending authority, ensuring quality and cost savings.
• Design, fabricate, and construct devices and fixtures.
• Remain current in all areas of training.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Monitor all job functions to match safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Full-time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse setting.

Skill Set:

• Relevant industry experience a plus.
• Ability to dismantle and reassemble machinery such as motors, conveyer lines, flexo folder gluers, presses, banders, bundlers and printing machinery.
• Ability to work independently when necessary.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and determine causes of operating errors by analyzing information and evaluating results to select the best solution and solve problems.
• Knowledge of motors, hydraulics, vacuum systems, electrical systems and plumbing.
• Welding experience.
• Ability to interpret complicated drawings.
• Ability to read/interpret instructions, specs, reports and manuals.

Qualifications Desired:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical Journeyman or Technical/Vocation Certificate preferred.
• Welding certifications a plus.

$20 - $30 an hour

depending on experience

About BCI

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.

BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.