Elite Staffing

Overview

The Maintenance Technician position involves ensuring equipment uptime for manufacturing and facilities equipment while troubleshooting and repairing various mechanical and electrical systems. The role requires a strong background in maintenance with a focus on safety and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment uptime metrics are met for manufacturing and facilities equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic seals, hoses, cylinders, solenoid actuated valves, and hydraulic pumps.
• Repair motors, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates.
• Work with simple circuits, 3-phase power systems, motor controls, AC/DC drives, PLCs, and servo drive systems.
• Use a digital multi-meter to identify faulty wiring, blown fuses, faulty switches, terminal ends, circuit boards, breakers, and photoelectric controls.
• Provide electrical services including running conduit, installing/disconnecting junction boxes, fuse boxes, and replacing faulty breakers.
• Safely operate shop tools such as cutoff saw, drill press, bench grinder, hydraulic press, vertical band saw, arc welder, acetylene torch, and various hand tools.
• Assist in other areas of operation as needed to provide support during absences or shortages of staff.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Mechanical/Electronic Engineering Technology or a high school diploma with related work experience.
• Electrical Apprentice or Journeyman license preferred, but not required.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience in a maintenance position preferred.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.
• Commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Forklift experience is helpful, but not required.
• Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus.

Additional Information

• Pay range is $18.00 to $22.00 per hour.
• Location: Mesquite, TX.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.