Maintenance Technician II - 2nd Shift - Plant

Builders FirstSource; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in Katy, TX is seeking a Maintenance Technician II for the 2nd shift to maintain and repair plant equipment, engines, motors, and conveyors. You will follow diagrams and manuals, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot malfunctions to minimize downtime.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (vocational maintenance cert preferred) and 2–5 years of related experience; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational maintenance cert preferred.
• 2–5 years of related maintenance experience required.
• Certificate from a vocational school in maintenance technology preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on engines, motors, conveyors, and production machines following diagrams and manuals; troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical and electrical devices in operation; use measuring instruments.
• Removes defective parts and repairs; adjust parts and control instruments.
• Maintain inventories of equipment, parts, and supplies; prepare reports and analyze trends.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment and assist with facility repairs as needed.

Skills

Technical Capacity

Safety Knowledge

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificate from a vocational school in maintenance technology preferred

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Valid driver''s license

Tools

Hand & power tools

Machine shop equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician II - 2nd Shift - Plant

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 hoists, cranes, and 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 plumping repairs for Facility as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• Certificate from a vocational school in maintenance technology preferred;
• 2 - 5 years of related experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license

COMPETENCIES

• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• 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.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• 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.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

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