Maintenance Technician WMS 3W

Wabtec•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for developing and performing maintenance solutions that positively affect safety, quality, or cost throughout the facility. The work varies from day to day and requires troubleshooting problems raised by the shop floor in collaboration with shop-floor team members and the Plant Services team. The role also involves handling and placing machinery and equipment, including equipment requiring precise assembly, alignment, and fitting. The position has a Monday–Thursday schedule, 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with a four-day, 10-hour workweek.

Requirements

At least 3 years of industrial or facilities maintenance experience, including preventative maintenance of production equipment or machinery, general plumbing, and industrial electrical or wiring work.
Mechanical aptitude and experience maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment.
Ability to work as part of a team.
At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes.
Willingness to work in a tobacco-free environment.
Willingness to take a drug test and submit to a background check as part of the selection process, and to submit to random drug tests.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Willingness to work as necessary to meet position requirements, including occasional weekends and scheduled overtime.
Ability to complete some operations at heights up to 20 feet and climb ladders to perform work.
Ability to lift materials up to 40 pounds.
Ability to adhere to standards and complete quality work safely and within acceptable time.

Responsibilities

Plan and perform equipment mechanical maintenance and repair work.
Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment and other problems.
Perform preventative maintenance tasks on production equipment and machinery.
Handle and place machinery and equipment requiring precision assembly, alignment, and fitting, using radio-controlled cranes, forklifts, or other material movement devices; handle heavy tackle and make difficult hitches.
Perform assigned maintenance tasks and other related duties as assigned.
Use and care for assigned tools and equipment properly.
Perform work safely, to required standards, and within acceptable time; serve as an in-process inspector.