Manufacturing Maintenance Technician - Full-time

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Birchstone in partnership with Ryder System Inc. is hiring for a permanent full time immediate opening for a Manufacturing Warehouse Maintenance Technician II and we want you to join our winning team.

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Type: Full Time

Location: Houston, TX Operation

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The Manufacturing Warehouse Maintenance Technician II reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. The Maintenance Technician will:

• Support production operations, maintenance of existing equipment and the implementation of new machinery in order to drive continuous improvement in product quality and process efficiency.
• Performs inspections and preventive, corrective & emergency maintenance and other maintenance/mechanical repair of all equipment to ensure a safe operational status and over all safety.
• Maintenance of existing equipment and the implementation of new machinery in order to drive continuous improvement in product quality and process efficiency
• Manage/perform inspections and preventive maintenance, corrective & emergency maintenance, and other maintenance/mechanical repair of all equipment to ensure a safe operational status and over all safety

Essential Duties

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings and maintenance manuals.
• Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and install a range of equipment from low DC voltage to 120v – 480v AC high voltage circuits, motor controls, control logic, make minor program changes on VFD’s, and troubleshoot by power wiring.
• Must be able to troubleshoot 3 phase motors and gearboxes. Understanding about sprockets and chains.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and ensure safe operational status of all forklifts and yard dog.
• Must provide the necessary tools and instruments to independently perform any tasks at hand.
• Perform all repairs on belt conveyors, roller conveyors, turn tables, paint sprayer both airless and diaphragm pumps, Inspect/replace belts, hoses and pipes as needed and other warehouse power equipment to ensure availability and safe operation.
• Carry out preventive maintenance programs for all machines and equipment to ensure a safe and efficient operation.
• Must maintain a daily work log on repairs on all equipment.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area, overall cleanliness and organization of maintenance shop.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Understand levels of line downtime caused by equipment issues and associated points of cause.
• Assist in inspection and upkeep of machinery and equipment
• Adhering to all safety policies, including proper LOTO procedures.
• Checking for proper guarding of all machinery in departments on a daily basis.
• Look for any visible wear or defects on machinery daily.
• Checking for proper oil level & proper lubrication of all machines.
• Maintaining all machinery, repairing machinery in a timely manner. Must provide the necessary tools and instruments to independently perform any tasks at hand.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards, making sure maintenance staff does the same.
• Adhering to all safety policies, including proper LOTO procedures, making sure maintenance staff does the same.

Knowledge Skills and Experience

Required:

• 2-3 years of experience in maintenance field; combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Flexibility to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime as scheduled.
• Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting knowledge, welding, machining, metal fabrication, plumbing.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds to move objects.
• Ability to work off ground level with proper safety equipment.
• The ability to work in a dusty, dirty and non-air-conditioned environment.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.

Preferred:

• Technical degree
• 3-5 industrial maintenance experience
• Basic computer skills
• Experience in a fast pace industrial maintenance department
• Maintenance Technician: 2 – 3 years (Preferred)
• Electrical Technician: 1 - 2 years (Preferred)

Working Conditions:

• Warehouse environment.
• Non-Climate Controlled

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift a minimum of 70 pounds.
• Capable of standing and walking for extended periods of time (at least 2 hours straight, four times in an 8 hour day).
• Able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis.
• Able to use hands and feet simultaneously and perform repetitive movements.

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Job Category: Facility Services

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