Maintenance Tech

Alamo Group Inc.•Selma, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Alamo Group Ag Americas, LLC. is recruiting a Maintenance Technician to join its team in Selma, Alabama. Alamo Group Ag Americas is a North American manufacturer of rotary cutters, finishing mowers, landscape tools, and tractor-mounted implements for the agricultural market. The company’s Bush Hog, RhinoAG, and DixieChopper brands serve the agricultural and outdoor power equipment markets. Under general supervision, the Maintenance Technician performs general maintenance tasks, including repairing air leaks, fans, and facility lighting; checking and making minor repairs to chain hoists; lubricating equipment; and completing other simple maintenance tasks. The technician also works with and assists higher-level maintenance technicians with preventive maintenance and repairs of production equipment. This position supports company goals related to profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and accident prevention. The role works in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing plant. Alamo Group Ag Americas offers competitive salary, benefits, and relocation assistance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic mechanical skills.
General knowledge of hand tools and their functions.
Ability to listen to or read instructions and follow them.
Basic welding skills.
Ability to safely operate forklifts and mobile lift equipment.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift, push, carry, and/or pull 50 pounds alone; stand for extended periods up to 10 hours; work in confined spaces; and climb over 4 feet high.
Frequent walking, bending, stooping, and lifting.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of maintenance experience or a technical degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to and communicate about safety in all aspects of the job and at company meetings.
Perform general maintenance tasks, including repairing air leaks, fans, and facility lighting; checking and making minor repairs to chain hoists; and lubricating equipment.
Assist higher-level maintenance technicians with preventive maintenance and repairs of production equipment.
Complete special projects, such as rerouting conveyors, moving machinery, running gas and air lines, and installing fans and lights.
Test and verify that equipment operates properly after maintenance tasks are completed.
Maintain good housekeeping and follow safe work procedures while performing assigned duties.
Complete project work as needed to improve processes and department flow.
Assist the department supervisor with projects or processes as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.