Position Summary:
Perform a variety of multi trade functions, such as the installation, maintenance or repair of equipment, machinery, and facility. Perform any duties necessary to maintain machinery, equipment, systems or facilities in a state of good, safe working condition. These duties will include troubleshooting, repair, installation, remove and replacement, basic design, simple fabrication, adjustment, rebuilding, etc.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing plant operations and maintenance with associate’s degree/trade school required.
- Knowledge of HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing systems.
- Knowledge of all aspects and principals of maintenance and repair of pumps, electrical parts and motors.
- Automotive lamination process preferred
- Qualified to operate forklifts.
- Flexibility to travel to Mexico manufacturing plants as needed.
- Knowledge of 5 “S” tools.
- Sensors Application experience.
- PLC experience preferred, basic level.
Primary Position Responsibilities:
- v Responsible for all activities of maintenance department including trouble shooting and repairing machine and equipment problems, upgrade equipment and new installations.
- v Perform work and keep records of preventive maintenance activities and equipment using maintenance management software.
- v Perform routine building maintenance, working on HVAC issues, minor adjustments, repairs and maintenance.
- v Liaise with engineering personnel on plant maintenance problems and incorporate maintenance considerations in the selection of new and replacement plant equipment.
- v Gather, build and articulate ROI justification for new expenditures.
- v Coordinate the work of contractors with planned maintenance activities and operation considerations budget and plan maintenance activities and plant improvement activities and create cost justification scenario.
- v Develops or revises standard maintenance procedures to maximize effectiveness and maintain a safe work environment and good safety attitude by employees.
- v Recommend and maintain important and necessary spare parts inventories.
- v Work with vendors to keep abreast of new equipment and process developments and to find alternate sources of supply with better pricing or service.
- Oversees outside maintenance service work done by fabricators, machine shops, electrical shops, etc.
- Maintain all ISO Documents and provide training to employees, as required.
- Ensure all OSHA certification and inspections are carried out and keep contracts and permits related to the plant current.
- Other duties as assigned
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Thorough knowledge of plant equipment maintenance and working principles.
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Frequent communication with internal and external personnel.
- Ability to operate computerized maintenance management systems
- Ability to handle multiple projects within a fast paced environment
- Flexibility to work both shifts for training purposes.
- Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends. This position is subject to 24-hour emergency call or weekend coverage as required to meet operational and maintenance needs.
- Must be good at problem solving.
- Ability to read and understand technical information, interpret drawings, process flow diagrams and specifications about the company and explain same to others.
- Bilingual – English and Spanish preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Supplemental Pay:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hidalgo, TX 78557: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Experience:
- Maintenance: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
