Maintenance Mechanic

USG Corporation

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic performs troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to keep industrial equipment operating efficiently. Equipment may include motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, and production machines. The mechanic uses diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot malfunctions and complete assigned work. The role also includes learning the plant work order system, following safety and housekeeping rules, and taking an active role in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives. The Maintenance Mechanic works as part of a team and communicates and cooperates to achieve required results. The role requires maintaining a set of personal tools specified in the operator rate program, meeting the position’s essential physical requirements, and adapting to scheduling needs such as shiftwork, overtime, and weekend work where applicable. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, eight-hour shifts, with overtime as needed. The position is in the Galena Park-Technical department, with a stated pay rate of $29.75; pay may be adjusted based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Ability to perform assigned repair and servicing tasks.
Willingness to work the assigned schedule.
Consistently demonstrate an understanding of plant and departmental safety rules, standards, and programs.
Meet the essential physical requirements of the position, including negotiating steps and ladders.
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions from plant supervision and perform assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
Maintain a set of personal tools as specified in the operator rate program.

Responsibilities

Comply with all safety and housekeeping rules.
Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial equipment to keep it operating efficiently.
Work with motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, and production machines, among other equipment.
Use diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot malfunctions and perform work.
Become familiar with the plant work order system.
Use hand and power tools, cranes and hoists, rigging equipment, welders, and fall restraint equipment.
Work collaboratively and communicate with team members to achieve required results.
Take an active role in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
Adapt to assigned scheduling requirements, including shiftwork, overtime, and weekend work where applicable.
Maintain a set of personal tools as specified in the operator rate program.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

Two medical insurance options, with coverage available on the first day of employment and no waiting period.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) Investment Plan with company match.
Pension plan.
Life insurance.
Accident insurance.
Legal insurance.
Pet insurance.
Quarterly bonus potential for hourly employees, based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.