Maintenance Technician

AMERITEX PIPE & PRODUCTS•Gunter, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the daily maintenance of production equipment to support plant operations. The technician will assist in the installation of new equipment, service and maintain various systems including motors and conveyors, and conduct daily inspections to ensure proper functionality of production machines. The position involves troubleshooting and repairing mechanical breakdowns, fabricating parts, and performing routine maintenance and safety checks. Documentation of all work using the CMMS app is required, along with the use of various hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment. Reading and interpreting technical procedures and service manuals is also a key part of the role.

Requirements

A minimum of two years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial manufacturing production and material-handling equipment is required.
Working knowledge of lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
Basic understanding of computer systems and controls
Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent teamwork skills.
Excellent time-management skills.
Attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed instructions.

Nice To Haves

Associate Technical Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Follows Safety Guidelines and procedures set for this role.
Adheres to all required safe working procedures.
Assists with daily maintenance of production equipment to support the operation of the plant.
Assists in the installation of new production equipment.
Services and maintains equipment, including motors, conveyors, transmission systems, and production-related equipment.
Conducts daily inspections assessing the proper functionality of production machines.
Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical breakdowns.
Fabricates parts for repairs and upgrades using hand and machine tools.
Ensures the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance repairs, equipment installations, and changeovers.
Conducts routine maintenance and safety checks on production equipment.
Performs preventative maintenance and repairs.
Documents all the work done on the facilities and equipment using the CMMS app.
Uses hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
Learns to use various hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
Reads, analyzes, and interprets technical procedures and service manuals to perform required maintenance and service.