Maintenance Mechanic
Safety First Group, Freeport, TX, United States
Safety First Group is recruiting for a
Maintenance Mechanic
to support a process manufacturing facility in Freeport, Texas. This role is responsible for keeping the plant running mechanically through repairs, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.
What you will be doing
Maintain and repair a wide range of process equipment, including pumps, conveyors, mixers, blowers, filter presses, thickeners, ball mills, hammer mills, exhaust fans, furnaces, and mobile equipment
Perform daily maintenance tasks such as greasing bearings, checking oil levels, and taking readings, including cooling tower checks
Troubleshoot mechanical issues using blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as needed
Inspect, operate, and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions
Repair or replace defective parts using hand tools and power tools
Perform preventative maintenance to keep machinery running smoothly and building systems operating efficiently
Assemble, install, and repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, and equipment
Record maintenance and repair work performed, including costs
Communicate equipment issues to operations supervision
Work in accordance with site safety and HR policies and procedures
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 5 years of experience maintaining a process manufacturing facility
Ability to understand process flow diagrams and P and IDs
Proficient in Excel and Word
Able to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively
Able to complete required training such as OSHA, LOTO, DOT, HAZMAT, NCCER, RCRA, site‑specific training, and other required certifications
Work environment and schedule
Plant environment outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, and precipitation. Work may be performed in tight or confined spaces with the required PPE. Regular exposure to dust, noise, odors, chemicals, and fumes. Rotating shifts required, with overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Physical requirements
Push, pull, and lift at least 50 pounds. Stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel, and climb stairs or ladders for an entire shift. Must be able to pass respirator fit test, criminal background check, and drug test. Must wear required PPE.
Interested
Message me here on LinkedIn with your resume and the best number to reach you, and I will get you into our screening process.
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Maintenance Mechanic
to support a process manufacturing facility in Freeport, Texas. This role is responsible for keeping the plant running mechanically through repairs, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.
What you will be doing
Maintain and repair a wide range of process equipment, including pumps, conveyors, mixers, blowers, filter presses, thickeners, ball mills, hammer mills, exhaust fans, furnaces, and mobile equipment
Perform daily maintenance tasks such as greasing bearings, checking oil levels, and taking readings, including cooling tower checks
Troubleshoot mechanical issues using blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as needed
Inspect, operate, and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions
Repair or replace defective parts using hand tools and power tools
Perform preventative maintenance to keep machinery running smoothly and building systems operating efficiently
Assemble, install, and repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, and equipment
Record maintenance and repair work performed, including costs
Communicate equipment issues to operations supervision
Work in accordance with site safety and HR policies and procedures
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 5 years of experience maintaining a process manufacturing facility
Ability to understand process flow diagrams and P and IDs
Proficient in Excel and Word
Able to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively
Able to complete required training such as OSHA, LOTO, DOT, HAZMAT, NCCER, RCRA, site‑specific training, and other required certifications
Work environment and schedule
Plant environment outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, and precipitation. Work may be performed in tight or confined spaces with the required PPE. Regular exposure to dust, noise, odors, chemicals, and fumes. Rotating shifts required, with overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Physical requirements
Push, pull, and lift at least 50 pounds. Stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel, and climb stairs or ladders for an entire shift. Must be able to pass respirator fit test, criminal background check, and drug test. Must wear required PPE.
Interested
Message me here on LinkedIn with your resume and the best number to reach you, and I will get you into our screening process.
#J-18808-Ljbffr