Maintenance Technician

Hutchins, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine building inspections and maintenance on a wide range of equipment to ensure maximum functionality. They diagnose and repair structural mechanical and electrical system malfunctions at a manufacturing facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully an individual must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Conduct routine preventative maintenance inspections on production equipment.
Run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues and inform leadership of the best possible solutions for repairs.
Perform thorough maintenance on production equipment aiming for maximum reliability. Activities include repairing chains conveyors wood grinder and sprockets by grinding welding and cutting as required.
Assemble and replace equipment components.
All activities related to trailer repair at a routine working height of 53 inches. This includes repairing trailer floors doors hinges side walls and roofs using saws grinders and welders. Occasional roof repairs involve climbing a ladder up to 12 feet.
Perform tire repair and exchanges using impact guns and other appropriate tools.
Perform maintenance on powered industrial equipment (forklifts) and verify successful repairs by operating the equipment.
Thoroughly clean equipment and maintenance area using pressurized air and blowers removing components and reinstalling as needed.
Ensure all documentation is properly completed and stored according to PLA standards.
Champion a safe working environment adhering to all PLA state and federal regulations.
Inform leadership when a leased truck requires repair as needed partnering with the leasing company to complete the repair.
Escalate matters to leadership as needed.
Support facility efforts in maintaining a secure area for spare equipment parts and tools.
Communicate with facility leadership on needed equipment to perform repairs.
Partner with leadership to provide suggestions on best practices.
Foster exceptional and collaborative partnerships with facility staff maintaining clear and open communications at all times.
Adjust as needed to new reporting relationships work assignments and work schedules to meet the company needs and business requirements.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for ones actions.
Attendance Ability to consistently attend work.
Communication Written/Oral - Effective communication skills both in speaking and in writing.
Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or deal proactively with work-related problems.
Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Associates Degree (2-year college or technical school): Preferred

Experience: 4 years experience

Certifications& Licenses: Welding and Electrical Certifications or License; Valid Drivers License; Forklift Certification

PLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability it is available upon request by contacting The company is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.

Required Experience:

POSITION SUMMARYThe Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine building inspections and maintenance on a wide range of equipment to ensure maximum functionality. They diagnose and repair structural mechanical and electrical system malfunctions at a manufacturing facility.ESSENTIAL ...