Maintenance Technician II - Night Shift (7:00PM - 7:00AM) $30.25/hr. + $3.00/hr. Shift Differential

Atkore International; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 3,437,973 - 4,896,507; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Atkore International in Weatherford is seeking a Maintenance Technician II for the night shift. This role involves performing preventative maintenance on equipment, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and ensuring optimal operation of machinery used in PVC pipe production.

The successful candidate will have strong mechanical skills and a high school diploma or equivalent, and will be adaptable to a dynamic work environment. Benefits include medical insurance, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with installation and repair of machinery.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Ensure operable condition of machinery by completing PM requirements.
• Locate source of mechanical problems and repair defective parts.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools and toolbox

Job description

Maintenance Technician II - Night Shift (7:00PM - 7:00AM) $30.25/hr. + $3.00/hr. Shift Differential

We are currently looking for a Day Shift Maintenance Tech to be based out of the Weatherford location. Reporting to the Maintenance Lead, the Maintenance Technician I/II primary focus will be to support production and quality by ensuring proper operation of equipment. This will include performing preventative maintenance on machinery, locating root cause of problems in a safe and efficient manner to reduce downtime, and being able to operate power equipment and tools.

What you'll do:

• Maintain, repair, improve, and possibly modify and build machines to aid and improve the process of the manufacture of PVC pipe products.


• Abide by all Company rules, regulations, policies and procedures.


• Ensure safe and operable condition of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing PM's requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines per manufacturer's instructions.


• Locate source of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation: listening for problems: using precision measuring and testing instruments.


• Remove and repair defective parts; use of cranes, hoists and hand tools.


• Control downtime by informing production or routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.


• Fabricate repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment, welders, and cutting torch.


• Align motor/gearbox coupling with laser alignment tool.


• Perform routine equipment checks.


• Locate sources of problems by observing equipment in operation.


• Assist in Changeovers, line setup, startups, and shutdowns; to minimize downtime.


• Maintain and repair the equipment used to manufacture, package, convey, store, and manipulate PVC conduit; consisting of but not limited to:


• Electric motors (AC/DC).


• Water pumps.


• Vacuum pumps.


• Gear motors/boxes.


• PVC pipe belling equipment.


• 100+hp air compressors.


• Water Chillers.


• Fork trucks.


• Automatic cutting equipment (saws).


• Vacuum and blown material conveying systems.


• PVC pipe granulators.


• Maplan and Cincinnati extruders.


• Electric heating bands.


• Littleford Mixing Machines.


• Pneumatic cylinders and solenoids.


• Maintain and repair the building and offices.

What you'll bring:

• Minimum educational requirement is high school diploma, or equivalent.


• Must have strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.


• Must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.


• Must be adaptable to changing priorities in a work environment with multiple competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events in a calm and logical manner.


• Must follow safety rules and put safety ahead of shortcuts.


• Must supply own hand tools and toolbox.


• Must have experience with installation and repair of machinery.


• Must have good understanding of basic math required for quick and accurate calculations.


• Must be able to pay attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and organization.


• Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills.


• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Understand our Safety Culture and Core Values of Atkore.


• Gain an understanding of the basic duties of your job.


• Gain an understanding of your teammates and area's supported.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance


• Life insurance


• Short-term and long-term disability insurance


• 401k


• Paid Time Off


• Paid holidays


• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

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