Manufacturing Associate Jobs in Hempstead, TX (NOW HIRING)

Maintenance technicians provide technical support, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and rebuild machines, perform preventative maintenance duties as assigned, and respond to breakdowns in a professional and timely manner while following all safety protocols. Working knowledge of Electrical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic systems.

Position Responsibilities may include:

• Repair, maintain, and rebuild all production equipment, including electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

• Coordinate maintenance processes with the production department in a way in which the production output and packaging are least affected

• Respond to calls from production and management to make repairs

• Perform established preventative maintenance programs

• Assist with all aspects of new equipment installation

• Assist management with scheduling maintenance projects

• Maintain accurate and complete departmental records

• Record all work in Fiix CMMS

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, construction drawings, machine manuals, electrical blueprints/schematics

• Ensure all equipment adheres to all applicable safety requirements

• Follow all safety protocols and maintain good 6S housekeeping standards

• Work with contractors as needed

• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs

Nature & Scope:

• Works under direct supervision and follows written/verbal instructions to accomplish assigned tasks

• Independently performs assignments after given general instructions as to results expected

• Resolves routine questions and problems, coordinates complex issues to others

• Demonstrates an awareness of the relative urgency of tasks and responds accordingly

Knowledge & Skills:

• Safe work habits, following proper LOTO and other OSHA requirements

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair

• Must have own and work with maintenance tools, including 480-volt and 3-phase electric voltmeter

• Ability to work with electrical circuits including 24-volt controls, 120-240 volt, single- and three-phase service

• Capable of using programmable logic controllers to troubleshoot and repair equipment

• Ability to work under pressure and ability to synthesize complex or diverse information

• Must be able to read and understand written and verbal policy, instruction, and directions in English

• Basic ability to use Windows-based computer systems

• Ability to perform alignment of belts, chains, and shafts

• Ability to replace bearings and leadscrews

• Able to use a variety of hand and power tools

• Read and comply with work orders

• Have basic electrical skills and knowledge (such as reading a meter and testing fuses)

• Able to install and repair light curtains and scanners so they function properly

• Able to perform minor electrical repairs on production equipment such as frayed cords, switches, and sensors

• Able to PM equipment in assigned area

• Knowledgeable in 6S standards

• Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethics, and integrity on the job

Experience:

0–2 years of experience in:

• Industrial maintenance

• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems

• DC drives, servos, solenoids, photo eyes, relays, limit switches, and electric motors

• PLC systems, preferably Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Direct Logic

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED

• Associates degree in electrical or mechanical field or graduation from a trade school, any certifications are a plus, preferred but not mandatory

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor and Manager

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.