Maintenance Technician I

FactoryFix; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

FactoryFix in Texas, USA seeks a maintenance technician to perform entry to mid-level break-fix and preventative maintenance, including adjusting parts, repairing or replacing defective components, and reconditioning machine tools.

You will identify parts, support the team, follow 5S standards, participate in CI activities, operate basic machining tools when needed, update CMMS records, and troubleshoot control systems.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED as the minimum education requirement.
• Associates degree with a technical focus or 18 months related industry experience or ATS Technician Progression completion.
• Fundamental understanding of electrical and mechanical systems; ability to perform repairs.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs entry to mid-level break-fix & preventative maintenance. Includes adjusting functional parts, repairing/replacing defective parts, and reconditioning machine tools.
• Identifies needed parts, supplies, and repair items.
• Provides support and back up for other department members as needed by leadership.
• Is aware of Maintenance Industry Standards.
• Ensures compliance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Participates in CI activities—processes, results and cost savings.
• May setup and operate simple machining operations (lathe, drill press, grinder) and perform basic welding.
• Updates records and reviews CMMS history.
• Performs basic troubleshooting of control systems circuitry.
• Completes technical self-study for career development.
• Follows safety policies and identifies unsafe behaviors and conditions.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Voltage Systems 120/208/240/480

Electrical Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma / GED

Technical Associate degree

ATS Prog / 18 months experience

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Grinder

Welding basics

Job description

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs entry to mid-level break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but not limited to: adjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments to sustain and improve operations; repairing or replacing defective parts; reconditioning or repairing machine tools.
• Identifies needed parts, supplies, and repair items.
• Provides support and back up for other members of department as needed by leadership.
• Is aware of Maintenance Industry Standards.
• Assures compliance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Participates in CI activities - processes, results and cost savings.
• May be required to setup and operate simple machining operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. May perform basic welding tasks.
• Updates records and reviews CMMS history.
• Performs basic troubleshooting of control systems circuitry.
• Completes technical self-study programs for career development.
• Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions and guidelines. Situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Behaviors Required:

• High School Graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Associates degree with a Technical focus or 18 months of related experience in general industry or successful completion of the ATS Technician Progression Program.
• Understanding of basic electrical and mechanical systems. Can perform repairs.
• Must be able to use basic hand tools.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, ascend/descend or balance to heights that may require a ladder or lift; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use close vision and color vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. In the factory environment, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors.

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Troubleshooting