Maintenance Mechanic

Does the excitement of joining a growing company and leader in the marketplace appeal to you?

Do you have the skills and knowledge to to troubleshoot and repair today's the advance technology of today's manufacturing equipment?

If so, consider applying for a Maintenance Mechanic position with Taber Extrusions, LLC.

Taber is headquartered in Russellville, Arkansas and operates two manufacturing sites in Russellville and one manufacturing site located in Gulfport, Mississippi. Currently, Taber is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join our Team Taber in Russellville. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will support the Taber organization maintaining and repairing the equipment essential to our future growth and success.

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of all production and facilities equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime. This position must have excellent diagnostic abilities and repair skills across various fields, including mechanical systems, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, combustion, and electrical systems. The Maintenance Technician must have familiarity with PLC troubleshooting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Responds to service calls from all departments involving breakdowns to diagnose and repair equipment as required. Responsible for prioritizing repairs with input and direction from plant leadership.

- Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus and discusses it with other maintenance technicians including Maintenance Supervisor. Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty hydraulic or pneumatic components; mechanical components, including but not limited to bearings, couplings, etc; combustion components; and electronic components, including but not limited to, power supplies, processor, printed circuit boards.

- Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on plant equipment including, but not limited to, extrusion presses and auxiliary equipment, billet saw, homogenizing furnace, etc.

- Conducts daily inspection of the operation of the air compressors and compressed air system including maintenance of oil levels, air filters, dryer operation, etc.

- Conducts daily inspection of the operation of the cooling water system including maintenance of the water level, water quality, water filtration, etc.

- Performs daily inspection of the operation of the extrusion presses including maintenance of the oil levels, oil leaks, billet heater operation, cutoff saw operation, transfer operation, stretcher operation, etc.

- Installs and/or modifies equipment in cooperation with leadership to improve reliability, simplify the operation, improve operational safety, etc.

- Complete tasks in a timely manner for a positive on operations and productivity.

- Follows company rules, regulations and policies regarding work and safety practices.

- Maintains a neat and orderly work area including general housekeeping of the work area upon completion of a repair. Assists with general housekeeping of the maintenance area.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

- Five or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Experience should include welding competency, hydraulic and pneumatic circuit components, knowledge of relay logic components, PLC logic components, bearing, gear reducers, equipment alignment and piping installation.

- Ability to read maintenance blueprints, hydraulic schematics, ladder diagrams and bill of materials.

- Five to seven years in a manufacturing environment.

- Two to five years electrical experience required.

- Five to seven years electrical experience preferred.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

- Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

- 3-5 years previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.