Mechanic II

OSTTRA Group; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

OSTTRA Group is seeking a maintenance technician to install, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of equipment across manufacturing, packaging, and distribution. You will diagnose issues and recommend solutions as part of daily operations.

The role requires heavy mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Shift is 2:00pm–12:30am, on-site in Tyler, TX.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three to five years related experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and adapt to priorities.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Tests and modifies operating machinery and control equipment.
• Repairs and performs general mechanical work on production systems.
• Completes daily maintenance reports accurately.
• Maintains a clean, organized work environment and conserves resources.
• Follows safety policies and reports hazards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Work independence

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs a variety of equipment and machinery to support manufacturing, packaging, and distribution operations. Diagnoses problems and recommends solutions.

Shift Schedule – Monday to Thursday 2:00pm to 12:30am

Essential Job Functions *

• Applies related knowledge to resolve basic operating problems (some examples below) in a timely manner; reports other problems to Supervisor. Typical actions include testing and/or modifying operational machinery and control equipment; repairing various vacuum, mechanical, and pneumatic systems; performing mechanical calibrations and alignments; and assembling and testing motor-control devices, sprockets, bearings, and vacuum pumps, and air valves.
• Repairs and preforms general mechanical work on multiple production systems in and around the facility.
• Applies related knowledge to test and/or modify operational machinery and control equipment.
• Accurately completes daily maintenance reports.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment and conserves resources by using equipment and supplies to accomplish job results without waste.
• Follows safety policies and procedures; reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Three to five years related experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work with minimal supervision. Flexible able to quickly shift priorities as needed.
• Able to work from verbal and written instructions.

Operational Equipment

• N/A

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Maintenance: Self-paced, 10 hr shifts. May be exposed to fumes, loud noises and extreme temperatures infrequently. Functional near, far and peripheral vision and functional hearing required.

Physical Demands

Maintenance: Medium – Very heavy, lifting up to 150 lbs.

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.