Maintenance - Material Handling

Savage Companies•Port Arthur, TX

46d•Onsite

About The Position

In the maintenance departments within Savage, you will find a wide variety of equipment and machinery to maintain. This variety allows you the chance to expand your skillset and stay up to date on the latest technology. At Savage, we love nothing more than rewarding our Team Members' hard work with opportunities for growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of equipment used at Savage's PABTEX facility. These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage

Requirements

Experience troubleshooting and repairing mobile heavy equipment, conveyors, pickups, tractors and trailers.
An expert in identifying and diagnosing needed repairs by computer based systems, being able to visually recognize problems a big plus
Has an invested interest in operational safety
Be able to read, write and understand English and follow written and/or verbal instructions
Welding experience a plus
Willingness to do a significant amount of preventative maintenance
Prepared to help with anything requiring attention, as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor
Environmental awareness
Able to lift 50 lbs
Knowledge and experience using a CMMS is helpful
Excellent communication skills
Effective interfacing with internal leadership, direct reports, external vendors and other team members
Self-starter capable of working independently, in line with company goals, strategies and policies
Ability to be on call at designated times.
Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and carry critical projects to completion
A strong record of continuous improvement, personal development and attention to detail
The chosen candidate will have a value system that will embrace our culture
Prior experience as a mobile equipment mechanic/diesel mechanic required

Nice To Haves

Certifications preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Perform minor/major repairs and scheduled preventative maintenance on mobile heavy equipment, conveyors, pickups, tractors and trailers at our Corpus Christi facility.
Assists with other facility mechanical repairs as necessary
Maintain shop cleanliness and parts inventory
Learn and partner with the Maintenance Supervisor to utilize the CMMS system as a tool of organization and preventative maintenance record keeping
Ensure all work is performed in compliance with regulatory requirements
Follow proper safety rules, maintenance and operating procedures
Assist with writing and revising maintenance procedures as needed
Support other areas of the operation, as deemed by the Maintenance Supervisor, even in areas outside typical heavy equipment mechanic duties