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Maintenance Technician

ROCKET RACK®, Gilmer, TX, United States


Job Details
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be essential in ensuring the operational efficiency of our manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, your role involves performing industrial maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, and utilizing your knowledge of hydraulics and schematics. Your core skills in mechanical knowledge and electrical experience will be complemented by your proficiency in CMMS and Microsoft Office. With a focus on safety and quality, you will help maintain equipment reliability and contribute to a productive work environment. Join us to leverage your technical expertise and support our commitment to excellence.

Preferred Requirements

Numerical and Mechanical Reasoning Ability

Microsoft Office Proficiency

VFD Drive Programming Certification

500-505 Processor Control-Logix; Panel View Terminal using Panel-Builder’s software linked with Data Highway or Ethernet/IP communications

Electrical / Pneumatic Instrumentation Certification

Required Education / Experience / Skills

High School Diploma or GED

Proficient verbal and written English communication

Technical or College Degree in Industrial Technology

5 years Industrial Maintenance and Hydraulics

5 years Industrial Hydraulics Experience

Electrical License or 5 years Electrical Experience

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reads blueprints, machine drawings, and schematics.

Understand the internal operation of air and hydraulic equipment to the degree of diagnosing cause of malfunctions and repair same.

Must be able to use basic electrical testing equipment.

Must be capable of performing fundamental electrical repairs and installations.

Maintains inventories of supplies and advises supervision of low stocks.

Adjusts and calibrates machines.

Removes, replaces and/or repairs broken machinery parts.

Completes assigned work in minimal time and reports to supervision for new assignments.

Completes requisition orders for parts, locates vendors, and obtains quotations as required.

Troubleshoots programmable controllers.Troubleshoots equipment with CNC, pneumatic/hydraulic controls and/or operating systems.

Installs all types of wiring, pneumatics/hydraulic controls.

Initiates, schedules, and performs preventative maintenance duties using CMM (Computerized Maintenance Management) and compiles records of PM’s and reports back to Supervisor.

PWF Maintenance Module compiles records of PM’s and reports back to Supervisor.

Ensures all safety and lock out/tag out procedures are followed.

Fabricates special tools and replacement parts as required.

Operates lathes, drill presses and all types of powered metal/wood working equipment.

Initiates, participates, and manages process improvements, and is part of the implementation team.

Initiates self-directed activities.

Responsible for adherence and knowledge of all ISO processes, procedures, flowcharts, and quality policy.

Responsible for driving Self-Managed Performance (SMP) program through organization through self-motivation, initiative, and participation.

Cross-trains in department processes and procedures as directed by supervision and in various departments on machine operation and/or production functions for possible movement to higher job class.

Responsible for identification, documentation, segregation, evaluation and disposition of non-conforming product, services, and systems.

All department processes and procedures documented and the appropriate individual(s) trained and cross-trained as necessary.

Level of Supervision

Moderate Direction

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Travel Requirements

None

Primary Equipment

Forklift, Order Picker, Scissor lift, Pallet Jack, Floor Scrubber

Various hand tools

Plant specific machinery

Computerized PWF and MRP Systems

Multimeter

Metal/wood working tools

Maintenance tools

Welding equipment

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