Maintenance Technician I

Associated Truss & Lumber; Sunnyvale (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Associated Truss & Lumber in Sunnyvale, Texas is hiring a Maintenance Technician I. This entry-level position focuses on conducting machine setup, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance service. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and 1-2 years of related experience. The role involves ensuring machinery operation, maintaining equipment inventories, and adhering to safety practices. Benefits include 401(k) plans, health insurance, and paid time off. Flexible hours may be required.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions in mechanical and electrical devices.
• Maintain equipment and inventory levels.

Skills

Ethical Conduct

Problem Solving/Analysis

Technical Capacity

Attention to detail

Knowledge of industry safety practices

Knowledgeable in the use of a variety of hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM

Job Description

Under direct supervision the Maintenance Technician I is an entry level position and is responsible for conducting machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance service with basic efficiency. Performs duties under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and Leads.

Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical and electrical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Performs building, lighting, and plumbing repairs for Facility as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 1 – 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Competencies

• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of industry safety practices
• Knowledgeable in the use of a variety of hand and power tools
• Language Skills - The ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. The ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment / Physical Activity

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work flexible hours including over time as needed.

May be required to drive to other facilities.

Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Frequently required to sit.

Occasionally required to climb or balance and talk or hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.

Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock.

Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration and fine particle saw dust.

Noise Level

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.