Maintenance Technician (Weekend)

U.S. Pipe 2024 • Bessemer, AL

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About The Position

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

The role includes scheduled and emergency repair, installation, and inspection work; equipment troubleshooting and precision maintenance; fabrication and welding; and maintenance of mechanical equipment, piping, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The technician uses a CMMS to manage and document work orders, maintains a clean work area, and performs all work safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience as an industrial millwright or maintenance technician, or 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.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds.
• Self-starter with excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures, such as lockout/tagout.
• Interpersonal skills for dealing with coworkers, contractors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Participate in team decisions or receive instructions regarding scheduled and emergency repairs, installations, and inspections.
• Inspect plant equipment for defects such as 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 and precision maintenance to maximize the effectiveness of plant equipment.
• Fabricate and weld for projects, routine maintenance, and emergency jobs.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
• Make and seal various types of joints, including expansion, flange, nipple, coupling, union, lead-wiped, soldered, flared, caulked, banded, and welded joints.
• Install gaskets and packing, and test joints for leaks or tightness.
• Test, inspect, dismantle, repair, replace, and 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 all 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 environment that prioritizes collaboration.
• Career growth opportunities at an industry leader.

What This Job Offers

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