Maintenance Tech I

Summary:

Performs electrical and mechanical up-keep and repairs to facilities buildings and equipment. Troubleshoots, diagnoses and makes necessary repairs. Must be able to operate overhead cranes, milling machine, lathe, forklifts, manlifts and perform cutting and welding as needed. Work closely with facilities groups in all aspects of the job. Assists in setting up and maintaining an ongoing preventive maintenance program for the facility. Maintains an organized, safe and clean work area.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Carries tools and equipment to and from storage and working areas.
• Assist in dismantling and moving machines or equipment.
• Clean machines to prepare surfaces for repair.
• Oil and grease various machinery to include maintaining and checking oil levels in all plant equipment including forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Clean work areas, tools and equipment to include general grounds maintenance (changing light bulbs, replacing air hoses for air tools, disposing broken pallets, removal of metal shavings, emptying trash cans, etc.
• Operate oil vacuum to remove used lubrication oils from machines.
• Operate overhead cranes to repair equipment as needed.
• Fabricate equipment using drawings or schematics, using various measuring devices i.e. (tape measure, calipers or micrometers). grinders, cutting torches, plasma cutters and various welding equipment.
• Use a forklift or manlift to assist in daily maintenance tasks.
• Use electrical meters i.e. (voltage detectors, megger, LCR and oscilloscope) to troubleshoot and repair equipment from 12 volts DC to 480 volts AC.
• Within the scope of the job requirements, it will be required to adhere to the Company’s ISO Quality Program and procedures, Company policies and Safety and Environmental Regulations.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills/Knowledge

• Must be able to read and interpret written and oral instructions to perform assigned duties and provide accurate paperwork and work orders.
• Must be able to work under pressure and within time constraints.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Must be proficient in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 60 feet using aerial equipment.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• 3+ years of previous experience in maintaining plant equipment.
• Experience performing mechanical and electrical repairs for different varieties of machines.
• Trade school training or equivalent work experience with a stable work history required.

This is a safety sensitive position.


About FET
FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.

FET participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. FET participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU..

As part of our hiring process, we may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to help review and assess applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

Equal Opportunity Employer


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