Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies | Canadian Linen & Uniform Service | Québec Linge Service D’Uniformes•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Performs work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility. Responsible for the safe, expeditious, and accurate performance of routine work according to a daily preventive maintenance schedule in and around the laundry facility. Maintains plant equipment, including high-volume industrial washers and dryers, and performs equipment repairs and basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work. The role also supports wastewater treatment equipment and processes, maintains equipment maintenance records and schedules, and follows company procurement policies when ordering parts, tools, and equipment. Work is performed in a high-volume production warehouse setting and may include exposure to outside weather, extreme heat and cold, dust, and noise. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; work may include weekends, and overtime is required as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years of maintenance experience.
Demonstrated mechanical and basic electrical aptitude.
Familiarity with standard maintenance procedures, preventive maintenance schedules, and proper safety techniques.
Basic knowledge of industrial laundry equipment and applicable codes.
Ability to understand and follow required training and written and verbal instructions.
Good verbal and/or written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to meet the attendance schedule; work may include weekends, and overtime is required as needed.
Ability to routinely move, lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, pull, push, twist, lift, and use hands for grasping and other manipulations.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Ability to work at elevated heights using ladders, mezzanines, and aerial lifts.

Responsibilities

Maintain plant equipment, including high-volume industrial washers and dryers.
Repair or replace equipment as needed and perform basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues using technical manuals and schematics.
Order necessary parts, tools, and equipment in a timely manner according to company procurement policy.
Maintain daily equipment maintenance schedules, preventive maintenance schedules, and records.
Remove and process waste solids generated by the treatment process each day.
Troubleshoot wastewater equipment, make necessary repairs, and perform preventive maintenance and housekeeping for related wastewater hardware.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and observe best practices in production activities.
Use safety precautions, follow electrical lockout/tagout procedures, and comply with safety, boiler, wastewater treatment, and other safe-work procedures.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.