hr. Shift Differential

Atkore•Weatherford, TX

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician III supports production and product quality by ensuring equipment operates properly at the Weatherford location. Reporting to the Maintenance Lead, the role performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses problems safely and efficiently to reduce downtime, and operates power equipment and tools. The technician maintains, repairs, improves, and may modify or build machinery used in manufacturing PVC pipe products, as well as maintain and repair building and office equipment. The position works the night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The stated base pay is $34.25 per hour, with a $3.00 per hour shift differential. Additional compensation may include overtime, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives. Within the first three months, the technician is expected to understand Atkore’s safety culture and core values, learn the basic duties of the job, and become familiar with teammates and the areas supported.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Follow safety rules and put safety ahead of shortcuts.
Provide own hand tools and toolbox.
Experience installing and repairing machinery.
Basic math skills for quick and accurate calculations.
Attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and organization.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage competing demands, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events calmly and logically.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 70 pounds.
Support the company’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, and Accountability.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, improve, and potentially modify or build machines used in the manufacture of PVC pipe products.
Follow company rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Complete preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines according to manufacturer instructions.
Diagnose equipment problems by observing equipment in operation, listening for issues, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Remove and repair defective parts using cranes, hoists, and hand tools.
Help control downtime through communication with production and routine preventive maintenance.
Fabricate repair parts using machine-shop instruments and equipment, welders, and a cutting torch.
Align motor and gearbox couplings using a laser alignment tool.
Perform routine equipment checks.
Assist with changeovers, line setup, startups, and shutdowns to minimize downtime.
Maintain and repair equipment used to manufacture, package, convey, store, or handle PVC conduit, including motors, pumps, gearboxes, compressors, chillers, forklifts, cutting equipment, conveying systems, granulators, extruders, heating bands, and mixing machines.
Maintain and repair buildings and offices.