Industrial Mechanic w/ Electrical

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Industrial Mechanic works with the maintenance manager and production supervisor to complete building repairs, equipment installation and troubleshooting, assigned work orders, and unforeseen repairs in a timely manner. The role follows good manufacturing practices to maintain inventory, perform preventive maintenance, maintain housekeeping standards, and ensure safety compliance. The position repairs and maintains plastic molding machinery and mechanical equipment, including motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, electrical devices, and production machinery. It uses hand and power tools as well as precision measuring and testing equipment, and requires reading blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.

Requirements

Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing plant as a Maintenance Mechanic or Technician.
Knowledge and experience with high-speed equipment and electric-pneumatic controls.
Ability to use MIG and ARC welders.
Ability to order parts and maintain inventory of maintenance-related materials.
Advanced working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and components, including pneumatic and hydraulic systems, pumps, gearboxes, power transmission, material handling, sensors, transmitters, DC and AC circuits, transformers, power and energy, and arc flash.
Working knowledge and experience with automation, industrial process and control systems, PLCs, measuring devices, instrumentation, robotic applications, and bulk handling systems.
Working knowledge and experience in facility maintenance, including roofs, docks, and plumbing, and plant equipment such as boilers, air compressors, ammonia/Freon/glycol refrigeration, HVAC, ventilation, cooling towers, condensers, backflow preventers, sprinklers and fire extinguishers, and wastewater systems.
Ability to plan, schedule, and assign work, including defining priorities, required skills, and resources.
Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes in direction based on business requirements.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other departments.

Responsibilities

Follow all work instructions and safety policies, including use of required PPE and safety equipment.
Perform routine preventive maintenance checks on production equipment and machinery.
Repair basic mechanical components and replace machine parts such as bearings, filters, wiring, valves, gauges, and switches.
Observe and listen to operating mechanical devices to locate problems.
Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts.
Lubricate and clean machinery and support equipment to meet housekeeping and preventive maintenance standards.
Complete work orders to maintain safety, reduce downtime and scrap, improve production quality, and increase plant efficiency.
Follow safety rules and procedures, including the Lockout/Tagout program, maintain housekeeping, and observe operations to ensure a safe work environment.
Troubleshoot equipment failures, determine root causes, and initiate appropriate remedial action.
Repair equipment to improve production availability and reliability.
Collect and analyze work-delay codes, identify barriers to timely completion of scheduled jobs, and work with available resources to reduce delays.
Ensure preventive maintenance compliance and proper documentation of repair history.
Assist with sourcing and requisitioning maintenance supplies, equipment, and services within budget guidelines.
Perform other related duties as assigned.