Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Austin Wood Recycling / Thelin Recycling Co.; Hutto (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

401K with company match

Paid PTO and holidays

Educational assistance

Job summary

Austin Wood Recycling / Thelin Recycling Co. is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician in Hutto, TX. You will install, inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment such as drives, sensors, motors and gearboxes.

You must have a mechanical background, 2+ years of relevant experience, and a high school diploma. Work environments are indoors and outdoors with dust and dirt; safety gear is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2 years of experience with electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment.
• Must have a mechanical background.
• Must have a basic understanding of electrical (480V & 120V).
• Must have knowledge of electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of industry-specific equipment such as water pumps, transfer pumps, coloring machines, etc.
• Must provide own tools (basic hand tools and electrical tools).
• Must be comfortable with a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Meet critical time deadlines and communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Understand and follow written and verbal directions, instructions, and safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and assist multiple management levels.
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, inspect, test, and repair electrical equipment.
• Maintain equipment in a safe and effective condition.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on electronic control equipment.
• Collaborate with factory staff, remotely or onsite, to troubleshoot machinery performance.
• Work in indoor/outdoor environments with dust and dirt.
• Assist in safety, productivity improvements, and training.
• Report accidents and injuries.
• Wear safety gear at all times.
• Plan periodic maintenance activities and monitor system reliability.
• Review lines daily and adjust programming and calibration as needed.
• Monitor inventory and order parts as required.
• Follow safe work practices and use related safety equipment.
• Take on additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical understanding

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

Drug screen

Bilingual a plus

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Multimeter

Hand tools

Electrical tools (SAE/metric)

Job description

Description

Job Brief

We are looking for a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to join our growing team. This position is responsible for the installation, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment, including air cylinders/valves, drives, sensors, motors, and gearboxes. The ideal candidate is mechanically skilled, dependable, and professional when working with customers and coworkers.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform skilled duties related to the installation, programming, inspection, testing, and repair of electrical equipment.
• Maintain equipment in a safe and effective working condition to provide highest level of safety.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance for electronic control equipment related to air cylinders/valves, drives, sensors, motors/gearboxes, etc.
• Work with factory, mostly remotely and/or with onsite help, to problem‑solve and troubleshoot machinery performance issues.
• Able to work in an inside / outside environment complete with the dust and dirt of a landscape manufacturing setting.
• Assist in ensuring safety, productivity, and provide training as needed.
• Report all accidents and injuries, regardless of severity.
• Safety gear is required and expected to be worn at all times (safety toe shoes/boots, vest, hard hat, & gloves).
• Plan periodically for preventative maintenance activities and provide awareness of system and performance reliability.
• Perform daily review of lines, troubleshoot to make sure necessary changes are made in programming and calibration of equipment.
• Monitor inventory of materials and equipment parts, order and receive as needed.
• Observe safe work methods and make appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma and have 2 years of experience performing duties related to the installation and maintenance of electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment.
• Must possess a mechanical background.
• Must have a basic understanding of electrical (480V & 120V).
• Must have knowledge of electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of industry specific equipment preferred (water pumps, transfer pumps, coloring machines, etc).
• Must provide own tools (basic hand tools and electrical tools ie: SAE/metric, ratchet/socket set, combination wrenches, screwdrivers, multimeter, etc.)
• Must be comfortable with a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Meet critical time deadlines and must communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Understand and follow written and verbal directions, instructions, and safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively handling multiple projects and assisting multiple management levels.
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.
• Bilingual a plus
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Must pass a drug screen

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 70lbs +
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and walk for short periods.
• Must be able to bend and stoop throughout the workday (lifting parts or equipment components)
• Must be able to climb and descend stairs and ladders, comfortable working from heights.
• Comfortable in confined spaces and working around machines.
• Finger dexterity is required to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate equipment.
• Must be able to work outside for periods of time in all weather.
• Must be able to work in a dusty environment (tolerate various types of work dust)

Benefits

We offer highly competitive salaries and premium benefits as we continue to strive to create a rewarding work environment. Salary considerations are based on qualification and experience.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K fully vested at year-one –max company match of 4% for team member deferrals of 5% or greater
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Paid Bereavement Leave
• Educational Assistance for Industry‑related Certifications

EEO Statement

Austin Wood Recycling is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pre‑employment drug screens and background checks apply. Austin Wood Recycling participates in E-Verify.