Maintenance Mechanic I-Night Shift

NWPX Infrastructure•Saginaw, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic performs repair and preventative maintenance work on industrial equipment including gas, diesel and mobile equipment; to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, and to perform safety compliance inspections. Assists in the departmental housekeeping and safety efforts, orders parts required to maintain repair part inventories, and works collaboratively with equipment repair mechanics, production counterparts, and vendors to ensure production workflow. This level of Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for providing mechanical maintenance work to machinery in all neighboring Saginaw locations. Individuals in this position operate, work with and are around large industrial equipment. Training is provided and duties are routinely carried out under close supervision; however, close supervision is not always available for routine and repetitive tasks, and these tasks can be carried on without difficulty once they are learned. As work experience is gained, employee may be assigned to more advanced tasks that include more responsibility.

Requirements

Competent with the use of PC, email, text messaging, internet research, and software-based maintenance.
Must have all aspects of communications skills; interpersonal, written and verbal, for dealing with all levels of associates, and for writing reports, and reading instructions and parts manuals.
Fluid Power (pumps, valves, and pneumatics, and seals) repair and maintenance
Power transmission (bearings, brakes, clutches, drives, and lubrication) repair and maintenance
Troubleshooting Hydraulics and pneumatics
Use of precision measuring equipment
Use of test equipment
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
Ability to secure power and lock out equipment for maintenance procedures
Listening to what production counterparts are saying and asking questions as appropriate
Managing one's own time and taking initiative
Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
Ability to work in teams
Knowledge of OSHA and other regulatory agency protocols as they pertain to daily duties
Hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, some electrical skills are necessary.
The ability to read schematics and plans.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience operating large industrial equipment preferred.
One to two years’ experience in a heavy manufacturing environment preferred.
Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is necessary.

Responsibilities

Performs repair and preventative maintenance work on industrial equipment including gas, diesel and mobile equipment.
Diagnoses and repairs hydraulic systems.
Performs safety compliance inspections.
Assists in departmental housekeeping and safety efforts.
Orders parts required to maintain repair part inventories.
Works collaboratively with equipment repair mechanics, production counterparts, and vendors to ensure production workflow.
Evaluates work environment for safe working conditions prior to any work being performed.
Responsible for Lockout and Arc Flash procedures.
Communicates with the maintenance supervisor, affected employees, plant leadership and maintenance mechanics on downtime, equipment issues, repair ETA’s, and parts and supply needs.
Maintains and improves department lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives.
Troubleshooting and repair of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Troubleshooting and repair of power transmission systems such as motors, gear reducers, couplers and precision shaft alignments.
Starts and tests equipment or machinery before returning it to production and works closely with maintenance technician.
Assists in the company's Preventative Maintenance Program and follows all safety rules and regulations.
Reads precision measuring instruments such as micrometer, caliper, bore gauges, and dial indicators.
Assists other mechanics in the performance of mechanical repairs as required.