Maintenance Technician

Nucor•El Paso, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our plant machinery and equipment. Your responsibilities will include problem analysis and resolution, providing guidance to helpers, utilizing prints and drawings for maintenance tasks, responding to work orders for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs, collaborating with supervision on tooling needs, installing new equipment, familiarizing yourself with installed equipment, conducting minor plumbing and electrical maintenance, utilizing various tools, operating material handling devices, reporting improper operations or conditions, maintaining a clean work area, performing preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting and programming PLCs. You will also be expected to uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Requirements

Demonstrated mechanical ability and knowledge to service onsite machinery and equipment.
Electrical knowledge (trouble shooting, install and repair).
At least 1 year of prior experience in a similar position.
Must be comfortable working at heights up to 50ft.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in programming PLCs.
Degree or Certificate from an Industrial Maintenance Program.
NEC Electrical Standards Knowledge.
Ability to troubleshoot PLCs.
Experience with the implementation and maintenance of automation equipment and robotics.

Responsibilities

Analyze machinery and equipment issues, disassemble, replace or repair parts, and reassemble for optimal functionality.
Provide guidance and direction to assigned helpers, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
Utilize prints, drawings, and verbal instructions to execute maintenance tasks with precision and accuracy.
Respond to work orders, diagnose machinery problems, and perform necessary electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs.
Collaborate with supervision to identify needs for tooling and machining operations.
Install new equipment, run wiring, establish distribution boxes, and ensure proper equipment alignment to meet operational requirements.
Familiarize yourself with equipment installed under contractual services and ensure compliance with maintenance protocols.
Conduct minor plumbing repairs and normal electrical maintenance on electronic equipment, escalating complex issues to supervision when necessary.
Utilize a variety of tools and equipment, including grinders, drill presses, and electrical gauges, to perform maintenance tasks.
Safely operate material handling devices to transport materials to and from work locations.
Identify and report any improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, or unusual conditions to supervision.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area and equipment, adhering to safety protocols and quality standards.
Perform preventative maintenance operations and monitor stock supplies, notifying supervision of low or out-of-stock conditions.
Demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting and programming PLCs to ensure optimal equipment performance, including experience with machine PLCs and automation.
Uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.