Maintenance Technician I - 1st shift - Mon-Thurs - 5am-3:30pm - KTB

Colonial Group; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair at least two types of machine equipment. The role focuses on reducing downtime through preventive maintenance, timely repairs, and process improvements while adhering to safety rules.

The technician will inspect equipment, perform troubleshooting, and participate in maintenance projects, with responsibilities spanning both machine level and facility systems. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience in manufacturing equipment repair.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand basic English.
• Must be able to learn and apply work instructions and documents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair manufacturing equipment, processes, and systems on at least two types of machine equipment (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical).
• Perform preventive maintenance including inspecting drives, motors, belts, filters, and lubricating machinery.
• Diagnose malfunctions, disassemble, estimate labor time, source parts, test and release repairs.
• Perform welding, sheet metal work as needed.
• Maintain and repair facility systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry).
• Assist with installation of capital equipment and electrical wiring systems.
• Keep electronic asset management and maintenance records updated.

Skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

EMaint maintenance system

Job description

Maintenance Technician I is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing at least two types of machine equipment. This position will minimize machine downtime and unplanned breakdowns by performing preventive maintenance work, completing repairs in a timely manner, and implementing maintenance process improvements. This position will conduct safety inspections on equipment and comply with all safety rules and regulations while performing work.

• Maintain and repair manufacturing equipment, processes, and systems on at least two types of machine equipment, which may include mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, or electrical.
• Perform painting, sheet metal work, welding as needed.
• Diagnose machine malfunctions, disassemble and determine extent of repairs necessary, estimate labor time, purchase or make repair parts, and conduct, test, and release repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance operations including inspecting drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, worn parts, and clean and lubricate machinery.
• Monitor safety standards and complete scheduled inspections for all machines.
• Maintain and repair the facility, which may include utility, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and masonry.
• Assist with installation of capital equipment and electrical wiring systems in a safe, timely, and competent manner.
• Maintain the electronic asset management and maintenance record keeping systems.
• Assist with completing repair project plans and project status reports, as required.
• Keep work area in clean and orderly condition, complying with established 6S standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and three 3 years experience in manufacturing equipment repair are required.
• Full working knowledge in troubleshooting and repair of two types of machines, which may include mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical, is required.
• Experience with EMaint maintenance work order system is preferred.
• Must have basic math and computer skills.
• Aility to weld, fabricate, repair, and install equipment.
• Ability to learn, problem solve, and make decisions per work instructions and documents.
• Ability to communicate and work as a team member.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.

Physical Demand Requirements

Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach above shoulders, climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must lift and/or move objects up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

DISCLAIMER: This position may include exposure to radio frequencies that may be dangerous to individuals with a pacemaker, consult with your doctor.