Maintenance Mechanic

USG Corporation • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic performs troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to keep industrial equipment operating efficiently. The role works with equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, and production machines, using diagrams, manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications to diagnose and address malfunctions. The mechanic is expected to learn the plant work order system, maintain personal tools specified by the operator rate program, and contribute to plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives. The position is in the Galena Park-Technical department and is scheduled Monday through Friday for eight-hour shifts, with overtime as needed. The stated pay rate is $29.75; pay may be adjusted based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Ability to perform assigned repair and servicing tasks.
• Willingness to work the assigned schedule.
• Consistently demonstrate 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.
• Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Use diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Become familiar with the plant work order system.
• Use hand and power tools, cranes and hoists, rigging equipment, welders, and fall restraint equipment as needed.
• Work cooperatively and communicate with team members to achieve required results.
• Take an active role in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as directed by supervision.
• Adapt to assigned schedules, including shiftwork, overtime, and weekend work where applicable.
• Maintain personal tools specified in the operator rate program.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Two medical insurance options, with coverage available from 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 safety, quality, and productivity metrics.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed