Maintenance Mechanic I (Texas)- 1st Shift

Maintenance MechanicThis position is primarily responsible for troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and hydraulic equipment, machine tools, saws, forging and heat treat furnace equipment, forging equipment, closed die forging presses, manipulators & CNC machine mechanical issues with minimal supervision. In addition, this position is responsible for performing upgrade installation of new equipment as well as preventative and corrective maintenance to improve operational uptime and equipment life. The Maintenance Mechanic will perform a variety of maintenance, repair and continuous improvement functions on various plant equipment with limited direction and guidance. Support manufacturing operations in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely fashion. Safely, professionally and efficiently, complete machine repairs and rebuilds per line-up and documentation.Qualified candidates must have experience maintaining and troubleshooting heavy forging presses, manipulators, furnace combustion components, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components like pumps, compressor, directional, servo and proportional valves, heat exchangers, filters and cooling tower equipment. Basic electrical knowledge for safe working with various industrial equipment is a must.Minimum Requirements and QualificationsHigh School diploma or GED.Hydraulic/Pneumatic / Millwright related certifications are desirableEducation and/or Experience with an extensive background in Forging Facility maintenance.Experience in CNC Machine Repair is a plus.Must have strong background in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatics, CNC and overall machine troubleshooting skills.Must have Minimum Welding/Cutting/fabrication experience required for Plant maintenanceSkills and AbilitiesUnderstanding of Safe workingAbility to read Mechanical equipment drawings, hydraulic and pneumatic schematic.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to read service manuals to determine safe work proceduresAbility to use CMMS/E-Maint System.Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office.Fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach motors, and connect couplings and belts to precise tolerances.Align and test equipment and make any necessary adjustments.Perform predictive and operational proceduresRepair or replace defective partsService and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systemsMay do some minimum welding (a weld that is adequate in size to temporarily hold components in place until it can be completely welded by a registered apprentice welder or a journeyman welder) and fabrication.Foresee and identify Critical spare needs and works with maintenance planner to ensure availability of parts in time.Familiarity with government regulations for industry and safe work practices dealing with machine repair.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Troubleshoot and repair presses, manipulators, machine tools, saws and other plant equipment with minimal supervision using safe techniques and schematics. Perform minimum electrical tasks and incidental work as needed to achieve assigned task. Perform electronic component replacement per familiarity and/or training. Verify equipment as functional and leave the area clean and safePerform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and CNC machine repairs as requiredOperate in response to requests by maintenance supervisor or support personnel and set priorities as required to maximize equipment uptimeGather and maintain a complete set of required tools, including calipers, dial indicators, hydraulic and pneumatic testing equipment's, electrical meters and other diagnostic and measurement devices. Utilize diagnostic tools and techniques to define problem areas and assist with resolution. Utilize measurement devices to hold print tolerances and industry standards while performing machine repairs and assembly.Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve operational uptime and equipment life. Recommend improvements and/or changes to PM systems/tasks when applicableFollow designated work instructions as outlined for specific functions. These include, but are not limited to; PM work orders, continuous improvement tasks, new installation line-ups, and repair/refurbish assignmentsUpdate drawings/prints, suggest spare parts and suitable replacements, and perform various forms of machine repair/rebuild in a professional manner per line-up and schematicsFollow standard practices and all governmental regulations and laws relating to powered equipmentPerform other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and managementUses CMMS/EMaint /MS office system to document maintenance work including work orders/PM's and Inspections.Prepare and verify Inventory report on periodical basisEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.