Lead Maintenance Technician

Company Description

Alamo Structural Steel, LLC is a leading structural steel fabricator in Texas, committed to integrity, quality, and excellence. We take pride in delivering high-quality fabricated steel on time while upholding the highest ethical standards.

Job Description

As a Lead Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks across the shop, office, and facility. Duties include everything from advanced troubleshooting and repair of steel shop machinery to general maintenance and groundskeeping.

We are seeking a candidate with experience in overhead crane systems, PLC programming, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, low-voltage electrical work, and strong mechanical aptitude.

Minimum Starting Salary: $20.00 to $28.00 per hour - depending on experience.

Nights: Monday - Thursday 3:00pm to 1:30am - Plus a $2.00 shift differential Weekends: Friday - Sunday 5:00am-5:30pm - you work 36hrs, get paid for 40hrs as long as you work the full scheduled shift. Plus a $3.00 shift differential for every hour associated with the Weekend Shift.

Essential Functions:

- Ensures machinery and mechanical equipment operation by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.

- Locate sources of issues by diagnosing mechanical devices in operation by listening for problems, using precision measuring and testing instruments.

- Remove and replace defective parts by dismantling divisions, using hoists, cranes, and hand power tools, and examining their form and texture.

- Determines changes in part dimensional requirements by inspecting used parts, rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.

- Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.

- Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventative maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.

- Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Knowledge of the use of power tools and equipment

- Knowledge of metal and basic shop fabrication equipment.

- Ability to read and interpret diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, engineering specifications, and troubleshooting malfunctions.

- Knowledge of overhead crane repair, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and control circuits/contacts

- Ability to withstand pressure and adapt to change.

- Ability to multi-task while meeting strict deadlines.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or GED equivalent or technical school certificate in mechanical-related field of study

- 2 years of experience with machines and tools used in welding, including designs, uses, maintenance, and repair.

Physical Requirements:

- Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.

- Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

- Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.

Additional Information

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