Maintenance Tech

Madden Bolt Corp•Hockley, TX

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and improves mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems at Madden Bolt’s galvanizing facility. The role helps ensure that production equipment, cranes, forklifts, pumps, and galvanizing line components operate safely and efficiently, minimizing downtime and supporting production goals. Basic steel fabrication and welding skills are needed. The technician follows company safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and preventative maintenance schedules while working in a heavy industrial environment. The position also includes maintaining facility infrastructure, assisting with plant improvements and equipment upgrades, and traveling to company locations as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics, motors and drives, and industrial troubleshooting.
Ability to read equipment manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
Must follow company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, stand, bend, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to work in a hot industrial environment, including near galvanizing kettles, and around moving equipment and heavy machinery.

Nice To Haves

Technical training in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, or electrical systems.
Five or more years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, steel, or industrial environments.
Experience with overhead cranes, forklifts, pumps, and heavy equipment.
Basic welding, cutting, and fabrication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance on galvanizing equipment, including cranes, kettles, conveyors, pumps, and motors.
Inspect, repair, and maintain overhead cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment.
Maintain forklifts, hydraulic systems, compressors, and shop equipment.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
Repair or replace motors, bearings, belts, gearboxes, valves, and other components.
Assist in maintaining galvanizing kettles, burners, and heat systems.
Diagnose equipment failures and determine their root causes.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs as needed to minimize production downtime.
Work with production and operations teams to resolve equipment issues.
Complete scheduled preventative maintenance, maintain inspection logs and maintenance records, and ensure equipment is lubricated, adjusted, and calibrated.
Maintain facility infrastructure, including lighting, electrical panels, air lines, and plumbing systems.
Assist with plant improvements, installations, and upgrades.
Maintain shop tools, welding machines, and fabrication equipment.
Follow OSHA and company safety policies, use required PPE, report unsafe conditions, and participate in safety meetings and training.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Travel to company locations as needed to perform maintenance and support operations.