Industrial Maintenance Technician, 2nd shift - Kilgore, TX

CHEP • Kilgore, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

CHEP is looking for an Industrial Maintenance Technician to join their Kilgore, TX team. This role is crucial for maintaining plant operations, ensuring safety, product quality, and environmental protection. The position involves working with automation and new technology in a demanding supply chain environment. CHEP emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, quality, and employee well-being, offering a supportive team and opportunities for career growth. The role requires a hands-on approach and a strong work ethic.

Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for up to 12 hours.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to negotiate stairs, ladders, and tight spaces.
• Ability to use fine motor skills such as twist, grasp, turn, etc. small and difficult to reach objects.
• Ability to read and write English.
• 1-2 years of experience working in an Industrial, Automotive, Logistics or similar environment.
• History of effectively working in a team environment.
• Demonstrated success handling multiple high priority tasks, in addition to normal responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and use mechanical and electrical schematics for troubleshooting.
• Ability to use an electrical multi-meter for troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant maintenance under the direction of the Industrial Maintenance Manager/Plant Manager or their designee.
• Ensure employee health and safety, product safety, and environmental protection are never compromised.
• Enhance product quality, plant performance, and business priorities through maintenance activities.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and directives.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Assist with diagnosing and repairing mechanical failures in all plant manufacturing equipment, including conveyers, process pallet handling machines, dismantling, painting, and stenciling systems.
• Assist with and, at times, be responsible for hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all plant pneumatics, hydraulics, and electric systems.
• Accurate and timely documentation of performance and processes as required by local and regional leadership.
• Assist with and at times be responsible for scheduling, executing, and properly documenting work orders within the corporate Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Participate in health and safety programs, including council or committee meetings, OSHA and corporate mandated training, certification, and recertification.
• Complete assigned training programs.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision (available on First Day)
• Low-cost benefit plans (Medical starts at $7.15/week, Dental starts at $1.85/week, Vision is FREE)
• Accrued Paid Time Off (available for use after 90-days of employment)
• Company-paid vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-provided PPE and safety equipment
• 401k with company match (up to 4%)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness incentives
• Commuter benefits
• Profit sharing
• Parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed