Maintenance Mechanic II at NORTHWEST PIPE COMPANY in Saginaw, Texas

Job Description:

 

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic with experience in medium or heavy industrial manufacturing, skilled in industrial electrical and PLC troubleshooting.

 

The Maintenance Mechanic II performs repairs and preventative maintenance work on gas and diesel heavy equipment; to diagnose and repair electrical systems, hydraulic systems and air conditioners; perform safety compliance inspections; and diagnose and repair a wide variety of gasoline or diesel powered heavy equipment with unique and complex drive, control and braking units. Assists in the departmental housekeeping and safety efforts, order parts required to maintain repairs, part inventories, and work collaboratively with equipment repair mechanics, production counterparts, and vendors to ensure production workflow.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Must be competent with the use of PC, email, text messaging, internet research, and software based maintenance

·         Evaluate work environment for safe working conditions prior to any work being performed

·         Responsible for Lock-Out and Arc Flash procedures

·         Communicate with the maintenance supervisor, affected employees, plant leadership and maintenance mechanics on downtime, equipment issues, repair ETA’s, and parts and supplies needed

·         Responsible for maintaining and improving department lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives

·         Moderate skills in welding and fabrication. Fabricates replacement parts for equipment or safety items

·         Troubleshooting and repair of pneumatic and hydraulic systems

·         Troubleshooting and repair of power transmission systems such as motors, gear reducers, couplers and precision shaft alignments

·         Must be able to perform Root Cause Analysis exercises on equipment failures, using tools such as 5-whys and cause and effect systems

·         Installs power and lighting circuits and repairs distribution circuits

·         Runs new conduit and wiring for machines, equipment and lighting

·         Inspects, maintains, tests and repairs all electric powered equipment and machines

·         Reads and interprets schematics, wiring diagrams, blue prints and repair manuals to provide required technical support

·         Starts and tests equipment or machinery before returning it to production and works closely with maintenance technician

·         Assists in the company's Preventative Maintenance Program and follows all safety rules and regulations

·         Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers and coordinate findings and recommendations with Maintenance, Production and Controls Department

·         Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes

·         Read precision measuring instruments such as micrometer, caliper, bore gauges, and dial indicators

·         Assist other mechanics in the performance of mechanical repairs as required

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

·         Must have all aspects of communications skills; interpersonal, written and verbal, for dealing with all levels of associates, and for writing reports, and reading instructions and parts manuals. Must also possess the following skills or aptitudes:

·         Fluid Power (pumps, valves, and pneumatics, and seals) repair and maintenance

·         Power transmission (bearings, brakes, clutches, drives, and lubrication) repair and maintenance

·         Troubleshooting

·         Hydraulics and pneumatics

·         HVAC&R

·         Use of precision measuring equipment

·         Steam generation and transmission

·         Use of test equipment

·         Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics

·         Ability to secure power and lock out equipment for maintenance procedures

·         Listening to what production counterparts are saying and asking questions as appropriate

·         Managing one's own time and taking initiative

·         Able to follow directions and meet deadlines

·         Ability lead and work in teams

·         Basic electrical AC/DC theory understanding

·         Knowledge of OSHA and other regulatory agency protocols as they pertain to daily duties

·         Knowledge of predictive maintenance protocols and tools

  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to touch; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear

·         The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

·         The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 

·         Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

·         Project timelines and work volume/deadlines may often require working outside of standard hours, weekend or evening work, and travel to complete essential duties of this job

·         Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables

·         To regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds

·         While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts 

·         The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions 

·         The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals 

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

 

Our organization maintains a drug-free workplace. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successful passing of a drug test and background check.

Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.

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