Maintenance Technician (Weekend)

U.S. Pipe • Bessemer, AL

17h

About The Position

U.S. Pipe is seeking a 1st shift Maintenance Technician to ensure equipment and machinery function properly and to perform routine preventive maintenance, prioritizing work based on need. The technician performs routine adjustments and calibrations and follows up with Production Technicians on diagnostics needed for repairs.

The role includes scheduled and emergency repairs, equipment installation and inspection, precision maintenance, fabrication and welding, piping work, and troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. The technician uses a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage and document work orders, maintains a neat work area, and performs work safely and efficiently. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, plus at least 3 years of experience as an industrial millwright or maintenance technician; alternatively, successful completion of an apprenticeship program or a vocational course of study related to industrial maintenance at a recognized vocational institution.
• Industrial manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Interpersonal skills for working with coworkers, contractors, and vendors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team with people of varying skills and backgrounds.
• Self-starter with excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout.

Responsibilities

• Participate in or receive instructions about scheduled and emergency repairs, installations, and inspections.
• Inspect plant equipment for defects, including misalignment, wear, and insufficient lubrication, and repair defects.
• Dismantle, clean, repair, replace, install, maintain, assemble, adjust, and lubricate plant mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize the effectiveness of plant equipment.
• Perform precision maintenance duties.
• Fabricate and weld for projects and routine or emergency maintenance jobs.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
• Make and seal various types of joints; install gaskets and packing; and test joints for leaks or tightness.
• Test, inspect, dismantle, repair, replace, or install high- or low-pressure piping, tubing, fittings, fixtures, and parts for pipelines carrying air, water, steam, oils, gases, acid, and caustics.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and install hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Use a CMMS to obtain work orders, document information, and close work orders.
• Keep work areas neat and orderly, clean work areas, and perform work safely and efficiently.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to employees and their families.
• Team-oriented collaborative work environment.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED