Multi-Skilled Maintenance Tech I

Potters Industries LLC.; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefit package

Competitive 401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Potters Industries LLC in Texas is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of production and facility equipment in a paint manufacturing environment. You will support both small-batch production and large-scale manufacturing, requiring flexibility and strong troubleshooting across a wide range of equipment and systems.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, rapid downtime response, and meticulous maintenance logs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; technical training or associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing (paint, chemical, coatings or similar).
• Experience with pumps, mixers, pipe fitting and rotating equipment.
• Some welding/fabrication experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on high-speed dispensers and mixers, piping, pumps, valves and transfer systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Replace and rebuild components such as air-operated diaphragm pumps, belts, pneumatic cylinders, seals, bearings, motors, and gearboxes.
• Support frequent product changeovers, cleanouts and reconfigurations; rapid troubleshooting during short runs and R&D trials.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs and service records.
• Maintain high-throughput production systems with minimal downtime and support continuous or long-run batching and filling operations.
• Execute and improve facility-wide preventative maintenance programs.
• Respond quickly to downtime in fast-changing and steady-state environments.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurrent equipment issues.
• Recommend improvements to increase uptime, efficiency, and safety; assist in upgrades and expansions.
• Support electrical systems and motor controls, compressed air systems, and environmental/waste handling.
• Support general building maintenance as needed.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Rotating equipment

Welding/fabrication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training or associate degree preferred

Job description

Through the continuing ingenuity, dedication and superior service of our employees through the years, Potters has grown into a $400 million global business. With approximately 900 employees contributing to our success every day in 30 production facilities located in 14 countries around the world.

What we have offer:

Full benefit package

Competitive 401K

Paid time off

Position overview:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all production and facility equipment in a paint manufacturing environment. This role supports both small-batch production (R&D custom blends, specialty coatings) and large-scale manufacturing (standard traffic paint, high volume runs), requiring flexibility, strong troubleshooting skills, and ability to work across a wide range of equipment types and production systems.

What you will be doing:

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on:
  
  • High-speed dispensers and mixers,
  • Piping, pumps, valves and transfer systems.
  • Filling, packaging, and drum/tote handling systems.
  • Compressors, HVAC and plant utilities
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues
• Replace and rebuild components such as: air-operated diaphragm pumps, belts, pneumatic cylinders, seals, bearings, motors, and gearboxes.
• Small -Batch/ Flexible Production Support: Support frequent product changeovers, cleanouts, and reconfigurations. Assist in rapid troubleshooting during short production runs and R & D trials
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs and service records.
• Maintain high-throughput production systems with minimal downtime and support continuous or long-run batching and filling operations
• Execute and improve facility wide preventative maintenance programs.
• Respond quickly to downtime in both fast-changing and steady-state environments
• Perform root cause analysis on recurrent equipment issues.
• Recommend improvements to increase uptime, efficiency, and safety Assist in equipment upgrades, installations, and plant expansion projects
• Electrical systems and motor controls,
• Compressed air systems,
• Environmental and waste handling systems, and
• Support general building maintenance as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

• Follow all OSHA and plant safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), Confined space, Working from heights and Hot Work
• Ensure safe handling of paints, resins, solvents, and additives
• Maintain compliance with environmental and safety regulations

Education:

High School Diploma/ GED - Technical training or associate degree preferred

3 plus years of maintenance experience in manufacturing (paint, chemical, coatings, or similar preferred). Experience with pumps, mixers, pipe fitting and rotating equipment. Some welding/fabrication experience preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

General knowledge of plumbing and pipe fitting techniques. Working knowledge of electrical systems and motor controls. Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.