Machinist/Mechanic

San Antonio Shoe Inc•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a San Antonio, Texas based privately held company, has been in business for over 40 years and has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high quality comfort footwear. SAS has an opening for a Machinist/Mechanic.

Requirements

Machine/ Equipment Maintenance - performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Operating manual machining equipment including mill, lathe, drill press, Etc.
Repairing - repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Troubleshooting - determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Critical Thinking - using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Equipment Selection - determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
High school diploma or equivalent.
5 Years of experience
Must be able to read Scales, Micrometers and Calipers

Nice To Haves

Machine Shop experience preferred
Conversational English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.
Design and Machine parts for existing and new equipment.
Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery
Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
Perform general maintenance duties of buildings or properties.