Maintenance Technician

Job Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for executing all day-to-day facilities maintenance and equipment changeovers, and for providing support to 15-20 employees in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

1) Maintenance – Responsible for all day-to-day maintenance activities and equipment set-ups to ensure the plant and equipment stay at optimal operating status. Responsible for the preventative maintenance schedule and weekly preventative maintenance items.

2) Labor Productivity. Responsible for improving labor productivity (utilization), resulting in improved labor cost per ring.

3) Material Utilization. Responsible for ensuring that material purchased is transformed into good rings without generating scrap or waste.

4) Schedule Attainment. Responsible for working with the plant supervisor to execute the manufacturing schedule as efficiently as possible.

5) Equipment Utilization. Ensure maximum optimization of plant and equipment. Identify production/capacity bottlenecks and work with management to develop a plan to eliminate them.

6) Quality. Responsible for ensuring and improving quality through implementing improved work methods.

7) Personnel. Responsible for ensuring that employee practices are being followed without exception.

8) Training. Responsible for training and developing production associates to better perform their job responsibilities.

9) Safety. Responsible for ensuring that the plant work environment is safe and in compliance with all safety regulations. Responsible for ensuring that safe work practices are in place and adhered to by all plant personnel.

10) Warehouse Management & Housekeeping. Responsible for ensuring that the plant and all surroundings are maintained in an organized and orderly fashion.

11) Plant Operation. In the absence of the Supervisor, perform Supervisor tasks in a backup capacity.

Work Environment:

The job is typically performed indoors, on a manufacturing floor. Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, heat, sparks, and smoke may occur. Activities include extended periods of standing and extensive work with measuring devices and heavy machinery.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED certificate desired.

- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Industrial Maintenance

Skills

- Mechanical aptitude with basic understanding of electrical controls, PLCs, and robotics.

- Ability to understand technical drawings.

- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

- Ability to write and communicate effectively.

- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access.

- Working knowledge of machinery and measurement tools.

Physical Demands

- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.

- The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms above the head.

- The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Other Requirements:

- Ability to speak Spanish and English fluently.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Referral program

Work Location: In person