1st Shift Maintenance Technician I

United Alloy•Seguin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides general building, grounds, and equipment maintenance within United Alloy’s manufacturing facility. The role performs equipment inspections, cleaning, preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting and repairs, and general facility maintenance. The position is onsite in Seguin, Texas, with no travel requirements. The schedule is first shift, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime as required. The role requires following maintenance tickets and completing preventive maintenance by due dates, following safe manufacturing and material-handling practices, and adhering to UAI 5S, employee handbook, and ISO requirements. The technician must be able to follow written and verbal instructions, accurately record time and labor in the data collection system, and use required equipment and hand devices. The technician has authority to stop production when nonconforming parts are detected. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and experience maintaining fabrication and manufacturing equipment. An electro-mechanical degree or a strong technical background in electrical systems, hydraulics, PLCs, pneumatics, or HVAC is preferred. Familiarity with metal fabrication processes, basic computer and ERP knowledge, effective communication skills, and the ability to read and follow lockout/tagout procedures are also required. The work involves equipment that may contain live electrical parts, high-pressure vessels or piping, and spring-loaded apparatuses. The manufacturing environment may have high noise levels, dust, chemicals, oil, grease, and hot, cold, or humid conditions. Physical activities include standing, sitting, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, pulling, pushing, assembling, and carrying for extended periods. The job requires lifting and moving loads, including occasional loads up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience maintaining fabrication and manufacturing equipment.
Familiarity with metal fabrication concepts and processes.
Basic computer and ERP knowledge to look up SROs, submit purchase order requests, and close maintenance-ticket SROs.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers and employees.
Ability to use common sense and understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions.
Ability to perform duties in accordance with UAI and ISO requirements.
Ability to read, comprehend, and implement lockout/tagout procedures.
Ability to work on equipment that may contain live electrical parts, high-pressure vessels or piping, and spring-loaded apparatuses.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly or frequently, and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to perform physical activities including standing, sitting, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, pulling, pushing, assembling, and carrying for extended periods.
Must successfully complete a basic skills/measurement test, blueprint-reading test, pre-employment physical, and drug screen if selected.

Nice To Haves

Electro-mechanical degree.
Strong technical background in electrical systems, hydraulics, PLCs, pneumatics, or HVAC.

Responsibilities

Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment, as well as plumbing and light carpentry repairs.
Follow maintenance-ticket instructions and complete preventive maintenance by the due date.
Follow safe manufacturing and material-handling practices and adhere to UAI 5S practices and employee handbook policies.
Follow written and verbal instructions to complete assignments and jobs.
Accurately record time and labor reporting using the data collection system.
Perform general building and grounds maintenance.
Use required equipment and hand devices.
Inspect and clean equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
Stop production when nonconforming parts are detected.
Perform other duties as assigned.