Maintenance Mechanic
Houston, TX
Food Manufacturing
Start date: ASAP
Direct Hire: $22 - $30 p/h Dependent on experience
Shift: 1st & 3rd shift available
I’m working with a well known food manufacturing company based in Houston, Texas.
The successful Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining manufacturing equipment in good running condition. They will perform a variety of mechanical and electrical duties on a variety of plant equipment.
The successful Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the following:
Responsibilities:
· Perform, execute, and complete preventative and predictive maintenance according to an established schedule.
· Must demonstrate the ability to complete tasks as assigned and provide positive inputs to set priorities and the ability to make sound decisions while working on tasks in a timely manner.
· Ability to efficiently and effectively use computer maintenance management system (CMMS) to create work order and record keeping.
· Report all parts used in CMMS and needed for reordering to support spare part inventory tracking.
· Troubleshoot and repairs to electrical, processing and packaging equipment. to help optimize throughput and produce quality products.
· Respond to production calls for corrective, preventative, and emergency maintenance.
· Participates in process improvement initiatives.
· Assist with wastewater treatment plant and facility maintenance as needed.
· Must be able to read and interpret maintenance/repair manuals, basic schematics; ability to understand and troubleshoot PLC logic.
· Ability to respond quickly to requests and must be able to work various shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as production/workflow changes.
Required Experience
· Two years or more related experience in production or manufacturing environment.
· Excellent mechanical knowledge and skills.
· Understand the basic principles of electrical troubleshooting and basic industrial electricity 110v, 220v, and 480v three phase, including low DC voltages up to 180 VDC.
· Strong organizational, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
· PLC troubleshooting experience strongly preferred.
If you feel like you have the necessary skills to be a success in this position, please apply for immediate consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- Maintenance: 3 years (Required)
- Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
- Food Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person