Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Superior Weighting Products•Pecos, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Superior Weighting Products is seeking a Lead Maintenance Mechanic in Pecos, TX. The Lead Maintenance Mechanic, reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for leading, cleaning, maintaining, fabricating, rebuilding, and repairing SWP plant equipment with the goal of ensuring minimal plant downtime. The Maintenance Mechanic will also be required to assist plant production personnel and management with other production-related activities as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
At least five (5) years of prior relevant maintenance-related work experience
Prior experience working in an MHSA-regulated environment is a plus.
Crane operator certification and work experience is essential.
Prior welding work experience is required.
Forklift operation certification and work experience is essential.
Valid driver’s license and the maintenance of a driving record satisfactory to the Company.

Nice To Haves

Technical Degree in mechanical repair or other relevant field is a plus.
prior work experience involving mill maintenance would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

Performs scheduled lubrication, maintenance, and clean-up (as directed) for all plant equipment.
Repairs all plant equipment within the scope of his/her skill level.
Welds and fabricates chutes, hoppers, piping, equipment supports, and other plant equipment and machinery.
Assists plant production personnel, when and as requested by Company management.
Timely performs mill rebuilds to reduce mill downtime.
Maintains and updates required maintenance records for plant equipment.
Reviews, tracks, and immediately reports to plant management any/all issues with plant equipment that could impact production processes, output, deadlines, workplace safety, and/or product quality.
Responsible for housekeeping of the tool storage area, the shop area, any work area after the overhaul or repair of equipment or any fabrication projects, lube/oil storage area, diesel tank area, air compressor area, front drive area, and performs break-room clean up, when and as requested.
Maintains, troubleshoots and tests plant equipment, machinery and components.
Identifies replacement parts for plant equipment and researches and makes recommendations for procurement, when and as needed.
Loads bulk or flatbed trucks, when and as needed.
Performs all duties safely in accordance with Company procedures and applicable safety requirements.
Supports and participates in the Company’s Quality Management System.
Performs all other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or other Company management.