Maintenance Technician

Builders FirstSource • El Paso, TX

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician I is an entry-level position responsible for conducting machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance service with basic efficiency. This role may also involve resolving warranty and non-warranty repairs to damaged products. Duties are performed under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and Leads. This position is with Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components, and building services to the professional market, aiming to help make home ownership more achievable. The company provides tools, training, and resources for career development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1 – 2 years of related experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license
• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of industry safety practices
• Knowledgeable in the use of a variety of hand and power tools
• Language Skills-The ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. The ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Reasoning Ability-Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• 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 and electrical 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 technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• 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.
• Performs building, lighting, and plumping repairs for Facility as needed.
• Conduct service/repairs, assist with warranty issues, and file warranty reports with vendors (for some positions).
• Provide on-site assistance to help troubleshoot and repair product and/or equipment (for some positions).
• Plan and coordinate activities concerned with investigating and resolving customer reports of problems (for some positions).
• Review performance reports and documentation from customers and sales representatives and inspect malfunctioning or damaged product to determine nature and scope of problem (for some positions).
• Analyze review and inspection findings to determine source of problem, and recommend repair, replacement, or other corrective action (for some positions).
• Maintain high accuracy in performing service work on product per work order specifications (for some positions).
• Provide a communication link between the customer and the Company to help ensure that effective service is provided to the customer (for some positions).
• Back up other maintenance technicians as needed (for some positions).
• Inform supervisor of any shortages in stock, or of any malfunctions or damage to equipment or vehicles (for some positions).
• Help load trucks for delivery and assist in unloading incoming trucks (for some positions).
• Restock incoming supplies, keep tools and machinery clean and maintained, and is responsible for all tools assigned to truck (for some positions).
• Maintain truck by keeping it clean and organized. Check fluids and tire pressure daily (for some positions).

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love.
• Great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives.
• Access to benefit offerings at www.bldrbenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

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