Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
About The Position
Austin Wood Recycling is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to install, inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment in a landscape manufacturing setting. Equipment includes air cylinders and valves, drives, sensors, motors, and gearboxes. The role involves maintaining equipment safely and effectively, carrying out preventive and predictive maintenance, and resolving machinery performance issues in coordination with the factory, primarily remotely and/or with onsite help. The technician reviews production lines daily, makes or coordinates programming and calibration changes as needed, plans preventive maintenance, monitors parts inventory, and supports safety, productivity, and training. The work takes place indoors and outdoors, including dusty conditions and work around machinery. Required safety gear includes safety-toe shoes or boots, a vest, hard hat, and gloves. The position requires a valid driver’s license and passing a drug screen; pre-employment background checks also apply.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- At least 2 years of experience performing duties related to installation and maintenance of electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment.
- Mechanical background.
- Basic understanding of 480V and 120V electrical systems.
- Knowledge of electrical schematics.
- Provide own basic hand and electrical tools, such as SAE/metric tools, ratchet/socket set, combination wrenches, screwdrivers, and multimeter.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Good communication skills and ability to meet critical deadlines and communicate effectively in person, by phone, and in writing.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions, instructions, and safety rules and procedures.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and assist multiple management levels effectively.
- Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must pass a drug screen.
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds or more.
- Ability to stand for long periods and walk for short periods.
- Ability to bend and stoop throughout the workday.
- Ability to climb and descend stairs and ladders and work comfortably at heights.
- Comfort working in confined spaces and around machinery.
- Finger dexterity to use a computer keyboard or calculator and operate equipment.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather and tolerate a dusty work environment.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of industry-specific equipment such as water pumps, transfer pumps, and coloring machines.
- Bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Install, program, inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment.
- Maintain equipment in a safe and effective working condition.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electronic control equipment, including air cylinders and valves, drives, sensors, motors, and gearboxes.
- Work with the factory, mostly remotely and/or with onsite help, to troubleshoot machinery performance issues.
- Assist with safety and productivity and provide training as needed.
- Report all accidents and injuries, regardless of severity.
- Plan preventive maintenance activities and promote awareness of system and performance reliability.
- Review production lines daily and troubleshoot to ensure necessary equipment programming and calibration changes are made.
- Monitor inventory of materials and equipment parts, and order and receive parts as needed.
- Use safe work methods and required safety equipment.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned by management.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k), fully vested at year one, with a maximum company match of 4% for team member deferrals of 5% or greater.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Educational assistance for industry-related certifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
