Maintenance Tech

Alamo Group•Selma, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Alamo Group Ag Americas, LLC is recruiting a Maintenance Technician to join its team in Selma, Alabama. The position supports company goals related to profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and accident prevention. Under general supervision, the technician performs basic facility and equipment maintenance, including repairing air leaks, fans, and facility lighting; checking and making minor repairs to chain hoists; lubricating equipment; and completing other simple maintenance tasks. The technician also assists higher-level maintenance technicians with preventive maintenance and repairs to production equipment. The work takes place in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing plant.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic mechanical skills.
General knowledge of hand tools and their functions.
Ability to listen to or read instructions and follow them.
Basic welding skills.
Safe operation of forklifts and mobile lift equipment.
Valid driver's license.
Able to lift, push, carry, and/or pull 50 pounds alone; stand for extended periods of up to 10 hours; work in confined spaces; and climb over 4 feet high.
Frequent walking, bending, stooping, and lifting are required.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of maintenance experience or a technical degree.

Responsibilities

Promote, communicate, and contribute to safety in all aspects of the job and at company meetings.
Perform general maintenance tasks, including repairs to air leaks, fans, and facility lighting; chain-hoist checks and minor repairs; and equipment lubrication.
Assist higher-level maintenance technicians with preventive maintenance and production-equipment repairs.
Complete special projects, such as rerouting conveyors, moving machinery, running gas and air lines, and installing fans and lights.
Test equipment and verify proper operation after maintenance tasks are completed.
Maintain good housekeeping and follow safe work procedures while performing assigned duties.
Complete project work as needed to improve processes and department flow.
Assist the department supervisor with projects and processes as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.