Maintenance Mechanic

Nucor•Houston, TX

52d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic supports safe, reliable production by maintaining and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment at Nucor Warehouse Systems in Houston, Texas. The role completes preventive maintenance on presses, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; troubleshoots malfunctions; and uses diagrams, manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications to guide repairs. The mechanic identifies problems through observation, listening, and the use of precision measuring and testing instruments; dismantles equipment and removes defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; and adjusts functional parts and control instruments. The position also assesses task completion time, determines dimensional changes needed for parts, works with the onsite Machine Shop to fabricate repair parts when necessary, and maintains equipment and supply inventories. The mechanic supports production and quality by keeping machinery operational, communicating preventive maintenance techniques to production workers, and monitoring compliance. Safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards must be upheld at all times. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

2–3 years of experience as an industrial mechanic in a manufacturing facility.
Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance and repairs.
Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams.

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of working experience in an industrial plant.
A two-year degree in mechanical, electrical, or a related field.
VFD knowledge and experience.
Programmable Logic Controller knowledge and experience.
Formal electrical safety knowledge and experience.
Experience operating a forklift, mobile crane, and/or other mobile equipment.
Preventive maintenance scheduling experience.

Responsibilities

Initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
Complete preventive maintenance on presses, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines, following diagrams, manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications.
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions by observing devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Dismantle devices and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examine the form and texture of parts.
Assess the time needed to complete tasks.
Determine dimensional changes required for parts by inspecting them and using the onsite Machine Shop.
Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
Reduce downtime by informing production workers about routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
Fabricate repair parts when needed with assistance from the Machine Shop.
Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock levels and informing the Supervisor when items are removed from inventory.
Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed.
Maintain production and quality by ensuring machinery and mechanical equipment operate properly.
Perform other duties as assigned.