Watchfire

Overview

Spectrum, a trusted name for over 50 years and now part of Watchfire, is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician to join their installation department. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment at the Houston Plant while ensuring the facility and service vehicles are well-maintained.

Responsibilities

• Use a wide variety of tools to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance tasks and audits of machine conditions related to preventive maintenance.
• Communicate verbally, in writing, and electronically with team members.
• Operate machine controls and manually manipulate machines for troubleshooting.
• Perform in-process diagnosis of equipment based on vibration, noise, and sight.
• Conduct research to find replacement parts, technical manuals, and vendors for repairs.
• Set up fixtures and work holding devices, check assembly clearances, and test mechanical components.
• Interpret engineering prints, OEM assembly drawings, and schematics.
• Ensure all installation vehicles and equipment are in good working order.
• Coordinate with contractors for facilities maintenance and maintain records.
• Use CMMS to log all equipment repairs.
• Operate installation trucks and production equipment.
• Manage and organize expense reports for equipment repair.
• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch in tightly configured spaces.
• Lift and carry 10 pounds consistently and lift/move 50 pounds.
• Travel to vendors and mechanic locations as necessary.

Requirements

• Proficient in reading, writing, and typing in English.
• Experience presenting information in small group situations.
• Excellent reasoning skills related to cause and effect.
• Ability to identify critical troubleshooting details to minimize repair times.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with production employees and contractors.
• Exceptional teamwork, communication, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Completion of 10hr in OSHA 1910 and/or 1926 within 3 months of hire date.
• Two written work-related recommendations from previous/current employers or instructors.
• Minimum 2 years of Facilities Maintenance or similar work experience.
• Two years of commercial electrical experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong experience with computers, internet, and Microsoft software.
• Valid State Driver’s License.

Additional Information

• Regular hours are daytime M-F.
• Priority equipment repairs may require additional hours and weekends.