Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and testing mechanical and related systems within the Lovelady, TX manufacturing facility. This role ensures production and auxiliary equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established safety and operational standards. The Maintenance Technician supports line changeovers, preventive maintenance activities, and facility upkeep to minimize downtime and support continuous production. ** ** Key Responsibilities Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair production machinery and supporting equipment, including extruders, blenders, water pumps, vacuum pumps, grinders, compressors, and related systems. Communicate equipment performance issues and maintenance needs with machine operators, maintenance team members, and supervisors to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently. Install new equipment and components in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company standards. Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical components such as gears, shafts, seals, bearings, and related systems. Assist with assembly, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of motors, transformers, wiring, and other electrical components. Assemble, install, and maintain plumbing systems for water, gas, hydraulic, and pneumatic applications. Perform regular line changeovers and equipment adjustments to support production requirements. Repair and maintain the physical infrastructure of the production facility. Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with established preventive maintenance programs. Maintain an adequate inventory of spare parts to support optimal equipment uptime. Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition. Adhere to all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Experience High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Technical, vocational, or military training certificate or degree preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience required. Demonstrated mechanical repair and plumbing experience required. Basic welding, manual machining, and electrical troubleshooting skills preferred. Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings required. Ability and willingness to work overtime and on-call as required. Physical Demands & Work Environment Walk, sit, stand, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear. Use hands for repetitive motions, equipment handling, and keyboarding. Visual abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color distinction, and focus adjustment. Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance and up to 100 lbs. with assistance. Work in moderate to high noise environments and varying indoor/outdoor conditions including heat, cold, humidity, dust, fumes, vibration, and moving machinery. Required to wear appropriate PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, reflective clothing, and safety boots. We Offer A safe, team-oriented work environment. Opportunities for learning and growth in manufacturing. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Shift-based schedule with overtime opportunities. Company Overview Infra Pipes has over 60 years of experience specializing in the design, manufacture, and custom fabrication of engineered polyethylene systems for water, wastewater, and stormwater management applications. We provide full-service engineering support and custom solutions to meet project-specific requirements across North America. Benefits Infra Pipes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, tuition and professional development assistance, and eligibility for incentive compensation. Equal Opportunity Employer Infra Pipes is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law. Assistance Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please submit a request through the application system. Right to Work Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. For U.S.-based roles, Infra Pipes participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr Infrapipes