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Maintenance Tech

FXI, Brenham, TX, United States


Overview
FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. FXI has corporate headquarters, a high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers.

Responsibilities

Respond to maintenance requests issued via handheld radio or plant PA system with a sense of urgency.

Repair, troubleshoot, and maintain all plant equipment, including fabrication machines, material handling equipment, and utilities such as air compressors, steam boiler, hydraulics, fire protection, lockout/tagout, etc.

Perform preventative maintenance on all plant machinery as assigned by Supervisor and/or Manager.

Maintain accurate records of repairs and preventative maintenance on all plant machinery.

Perform basic low voltage electrical repairs as necessary.

Follow applicable SOPs and safety procedures.

Keep work area neat and clean.

Operate plant machinery to verify correct operation.

Use forklift when needed to aid in job functions.

Frequent contact with machine operators and supervisors.

Other tasks assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

Overtime and weekend work required as needed.

Perform machine visual inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment.

Maintain maintenance records on machinery.

Participate in and maintain the preventive maintenance system.

Perform basic electrical repairs.

Must be able to frequently lift materials and work at heights.

Qualifications

Minimum high school education or equivalent; must be able to read and write and have knowledge of basic math. Equipment and Tools.

Knowledge and use of power tools, precision measuring equipment, welders (gas and electric).

Basic knowledge of electricity, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

Various maintenance hand tools, power tools, etc. Welder, forklift, telephone, hand truck, tool carts, lubricants.

Safety Requirements

Follow appropriate Safe Work Practices, safety glasses or goggles, hazard communications, forklift certification, lockout/tagout training, lock, cut glove, blade glove and safe lifting techniques.

Use of required PPE always (safety glasses, closed-toed shoes).

Knowledge and appropriate use of LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) procedures.

Obtain and maintain forklift certification. Other duties as assigned.

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