Industrial Mechanic I - Dallas

American Textile Company • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Industrial Mechanic I will provide overall support to our maintenance team
and ensure our manufacturing equipment remains operational. This role will be
responsible for assisting with maintaining, repairing, and installing industrial
equipment in a manufacturing environment. In addition, the Industrial Mechanic I
will provide support in operating pillow production machinery when needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience is preferred
• 0-1 year of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Basic measuring capabilities using tape measures and digital calipers is required
• Experience with basic equipment repair and hand tools is required
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work an altered schedule as needed, to accommodate business needs
• Basic Math skills
• Problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office

Responsibilities

• Quickly responds to service requests, production line calls and internal customer needs.
• Maintains production areas and ensures all inside and outside areas are free from debris and other hazards, providing a safe and clean working environment.
• Assists with the daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual preventative maintenance activities for all plant equipment.
• Contributes towards improving the maintenance system and associated procedures.
• Assists with repairing manufacturing and production line equipment.
• Loads raw materials into production equipment.
• Enters information regarding the total units completed per order into the computer.
• Ensures the setup and operation of production equipment to maximize through-put while minimizing machine downtime.
• Performs required setup and machine changes that may occur due to order changeover and various external influences such as weather and raw material changes.
• Provides reports on accurate downtime and runtime for each work order, as well as other pertinent production information.
• Enforces Company safety policies to prevent employee accidents and injuries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees