Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The maintenance technician will be responsible for machinery maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, upgrading, and installations within a high-volume, continuous run working environment. The role involves performing predictive and preventative maintenance, including lubrication, reading and understanding mechanical prints, electrical wiring diagrams, AC/DC, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic diagrams. The technician will also troubleshoot, repair, and install mechanical components, electrical controls, pneumatic equipment, and hydraulic equipment. Additionally, the role includes performing equipment fabrication (welding arc and gas), installation of conduit, and inspection and repair of mechanical devices and parts.

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance within the facility.

• Conduct PM's, including lubrication.

• Read and understand mechanical prints, electrical wiring diagrams, AC/DC, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic diagrams.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and install mechanical components and electrical controls.

• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

• Perform equipment fabrication, including welding arc and gas.

• Install conduit.

• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.

• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.

• Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.

• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.

• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.

• Repair or replace defective parts.

• Install special functional and structural parts in devices.

• Lubricate and clean parts.

• Start devices to test their performance.

• Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.

• Initiate purchase orders for parts and machines.

Essential Skills

• Electromechanical troubleshooting experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge or practical application experience in electrical or mechanical troubleshooting and repairs.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to work additional and flexible hours, including weekends as needed.

• Willingness and ability to work all shifts depending on company business needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Skilled Trades (Non-Technical) online test before going full-time.

Why Work Here?

Join a Fortune 100 company with global operations in the paper and forest products industry. Enjoy opportunities for growth and development within a leading international organization.

Work Environment

Non-climate controlled, flexible, fast-paced environment. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize time and work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Amarillo, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.30 - $25.30

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Amarillo,TX.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 20, 2024.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.