Maintenance technician

Hood Container Corporation•Houston, TX

About The Position

Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments. Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts. Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance. Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment. Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt. Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests. Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

Excellent troubleshooting and installation skills
Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic conveyor system
Use job related terminology, symbols, and abbreviations properly
Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and blueprints
Possess basic math and computer skills
Ability to speak and write in English
Basic knowledge of metal fabrication, welding, and plumbing
Skilled in repairing mechanical equipment and machinery
Bears professionalism to work in a team environment
Proper use of all hand and power tools (to include multi meters, micrometer, and calipers)
Observe products quality to determine problems
Know how to adjust machine eccentrics to parallel rolls
Able to Ohm out, test wiring insulation and meg motors
Understanding of electrical and pneumatic switches
Understanding of PLC and CPU
Three phase wiring
Ability to identify all bearings and their placement
Ability to perform machine rebuild with little to no supervision
Install/align closed gear drives
Maintain safety guards
Fabricate hydraulic lines
Neat and clean workstation
Perform proper Lock Out

Responsibilities

Completing preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting malfunctions
Locating sources of problems
Removing defective parts
Determining changes in dimensional requirements of parts
Adjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments
Controlling downtime
Fabricating repair parts
Maintaining equipment, parts, and supplies inventories
Conserving maintenance resources
Providing mechanical maintenance information
Preparing mechanical maintenance reports
Maintaining continuity among work teams
Maintaining safe and clean working environment
Contributing to team effort

Benefits

Corporate Sponsored Training : Programable Logic Controls Training, Basic Electrical Troubleshooting Training , Trouble shooting Pneumatic Systems, Variable Frequency Driver, Lubricant & Bearings Training, and more !

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