Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs machinery in the Rosenberg and Houston locations to ensure minimal machine downtime and maximum production efficiency.

The Maintenance Technician must exhibit the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our teams strength
• Accountable celebrates our successes learn from failures avoid excuses and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent acts in the interests of others approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined takes initiative share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking challenging the status quo

Duties & Responsibilities

• Installs modifies and repairs machinery and equipment.
• Diagnoses issues with systems including but not limited to mechanical electrical pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Utilizes available resources to meet customer requirements on time and within acceptable quality and cost levels.
• Maintains and repairs plant equipment to maximize equipment availability (uptime).   
• Ensures completed work conforms to specifications is performed professionally and work areas are left clean of all maintenance materials and tools.
• Ensures facilities and machines comply with OSHA requirements and established safety and housekeeping practices.
• Performs a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Follows and update maintenance procedures as needed.
• Coordinates with vendors and technicians for the repair and installation of equipment.
• Interacts with vendors and outside contractors to obtain quotes and order materials within approved cost quality and delivery guidelines. 
• Manages inventory of required spare parts and maintains records of tools and equipment distributed to team members.
• Maintains effective communications with all associates.
• Administers the plants Preventive Maintenance Program including identifying necessary repairs and recommending measures to prevent machine breakdowns.
• Maintains responsibility and accountability for personal safety and the safety of others working around equipment.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality and works scheduled shifts including overtime when necessary.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility None.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree trade certificate or two (2) to four (4) years of related maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hydraulic pneumatic electrical welding and fabrication systems and processes.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with team members vendors and contractors.
• Proven ability to safely operate a forklift and maintain forklift certification if required.
• Ability to read interpret and apply technical manuals blueprints safety regulations operating instructions maintenance procedures and government regulations. 
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate documentation including maintenance reports procedures technical recommendations and business correspondence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology Welding Technology Control Systems Industrial Automation Engineering or a related technical field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Fluent in English and Spanish with the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint.

Additional Information :

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

• Forklift various hand and power tools welders and cutting torches
• Personal protective equipment including safety glasses hearing protection gloves and steel-toed safety shoes

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
• An applicant must complete a satisfactory background check post-offer of employment.  A criminal conviction will not be an automatic bar to employment.
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time