Superior Skilled Trades is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) in McGregor, TX!
Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)
Location: McGregor, TX 76657
Pay Rate: $28-$32/hr
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM OR 4:00PM-12:00AM
Contract: 90 days Contract to Hire
Job Responsibilities:
· Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and install mechanical systems supporting structural steel fabrication and secondary manufacturing operations, including:
· Structural steel fabrication equipment, automated production machinery, and component manufacturing systems.
· Cold-forming equipment, hydraulic press brakes, plate processing equipment, and saw systems.
· Welding positioners, fabrication fixtures, production tooling, and assembly equipment. Material handling and production support equipment, including overhead cranes, hoists, conveyors, transfer systems, welding positioners, fabrication fixtures, assembly equipment, and custom production tooling.
· Facility mechanical infrastructure, including dust collection systems, ventilation equipment, cooling systems, industrial piping, lubrication systems, and other production support equipment.
· Mechanical power transmission systems, including bearings, gearboxes, shafts, couplings, chains, belts, sprockets, pulleys, rollers, reducers, and drive assemblies.
· Hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including power units, pumps, cylinders, motors, valves, manifolds, air compressors, regulators, filters, actuators, and compressed air distribution systems.
· Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic circuits using technical drawings, schematics, and diagnostic equipment.
· Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems supporting structural steel fabrication and components manufacturing.
· Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production interruptions and restore operations.
· Fabricate or modify brackets, guards, machine supports, and replacement components as needed.
· Perform mechanical disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of production equipment.
· Assist with installation, relocation, commissioning, and startup of new production equipment.
· Communicate equipment status, repair progress, and operational concerns to Production and Maintenance leadership.
Qualifications:
· Minimum of five years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, fabrication, automation, or a related environment preferred.
· Experience maintaining hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor, crane, and rotating equipment required.
· Experience maintaining automated production equipment, robotics, CNC equipment, or heavy manufacturing machinery preferred.
· Experience in structural steel fabrication, metal manufacturing, welding operations, or similar industrial environments preferred.
· Experience working independently during equipment breakdowns and production emergencies required.
· Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs
· Education: High school diploma or GED required; vocational or technical training in industrial maintenance or related field a plus.
· Ability to diagnose complex failures involving interacting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems.
· Proficiency in the use of hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, meters, and diagnostic equipment.
· Must be able to read mechanical drawings, hydraulic diagrams, pneumatic diagrams, and equipment manuals
· Ability to safely operate maintenance tools, lifting equipment, and mobile equipment.
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
· Ability to communicate technical information clearly to operators, supervisors, engineers, and vendors.
· Ability to adapt to changing schedules and production priorities.
· Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
