Maintenance Technician

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, will diagnose, troubleshoot, fix and maintain all plant equipment. Performs routine and required maintenance on company-used forklifts, hoist, cranes, welding machines, exhaust fans, overhead doors, lights and machine shop equipment. Assigned priority lists of jobs to work on and selects appropriate tools and material to complete job. Maintains machine parts/supplies inventory to minimize machine down time. Follows machine maintenance schedule to ensure preventative maintenance is completed in a timely manner. Also required to work on general plumbing, monorail repairs and yard maintenance. This position supports and contributes to the company production goals and attainment of zero injuries.

Essential Functions of the Job:

1. Works safely in all aspects of daily duties and assignments

2. Repairs and maintains all shop equipment to include changing oil and filters, repairing pumps, hoses, and fixing oil leaks

3. Light welding to address monorail problems and special projects

4. Changes out, repairs and rebuilds paint pumps and hydraulic pumps using maintenance manuals and hand tools

5. Replaces flywheels, clutches, wheel bearings, brakes, and lights on machines as needed

6. Performs general maintenance on office equipment, air conditioning, and moves office furniture as requested. Performs general and routine maintenance in/and around office areas

7. Install, diagnose and troubleshoot production machinery by performing detailed failure analysis and specific mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic repair, while balancing production needs

8. Provide instruction and assistance to other maintenance personnel as required

9. Competent and resourceful while providing temporary repairs when necessary and where possible to minimize down time

10. Work on special projects; such as but not limited to, re-routing the conveyor, moving machinery, running gas, air and water lines (basic plumbing)

11. Test and verify proper operation of equipment upon completion of maintenance tasks

12. Observes and practices good housekeeping and safe work procedures while performing all assigned duties

13. Project work as needed to improve processes and department flow

14. Assists department supervisor in any projects or processes as needed

15. Maintain Customer Service at a high / positive level

16. May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

1. Strong mechanical ability

2. Strong knowledge of shop math

3. Able to read and use precision measuring equipment

4. Good communication skills, both verbal and written

5. General knowledge and familiarity with machine shop equipment – including shop tools, forklifts, cranes, hoists, exhaust fans, and welding machines

6. Must be able to read and understand operators/owners’ manuals and blueprints

7. Knowledge of electrical equipment electrical repairs

8. Ability to work in a team environment and get along with others – position requires constant interaction with all production related employees

9. Ability to schedule and prioritize work

10. Forklift and Scissor Lift experience

Education and Experience:

1. HS Diploma or GED required

2. Technical school training preferred

3. Minimum 2 years’ machine or mechanical maintenance experience required

4. Current/insurable driver’s license for travel to pick up parts

Working Conditions:

1. Ability to lift, push or pull up to 35 pounds alone and greater than 35 pounds with assistance

2. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (up to 8+ hours) as required by tasks being completed

3. Ability to wear appropriate PPE, including hearing/eye protection, gloves and safety shoes

4. Must be able to work overtime as needed to complete job assignments

5. Ability to work in a non-climate controlled manufacturing plant environment

6. Must be able to work in confined spaces

7. Must be able to tolerate heights

8. Frequent walking, bending, stooping, reaching and climbing as required by tasks being completed

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).