Mechanic First Class

Mechanic First Class

Location(s):
Houston, TX, US, 77029 Function:
Manufacturing Audience:
Hourly Work Arrangement:
On Site

The purpose of the Maintenance Mechanic 1st Class is to perform as professional, highly skilled and exceptionally competent maintenance person. Participates in teams to develop and implement solutions.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

• Plant and environmental safety
• TPM Participation
• Maintenance Energy Control Procedures (ECP's) and Lock Tag Try (LTT) system
• Respect for the potential hazards within the manufacturing operation
• Advanced PLC
• Advanced Troubleshooting
• Process
  - Advanced concepts of what it takes to consistently manufacture shingles
• Business
  - World Class Manufacturing (WCM) concepts
• Installs, modifies or maintains plant equipment
• Mechanical Machining
• Advanced hydraulic systems understanding
• Advanced understanding of pump and operating characteristics
• Ability to track conveyor belts properly
• Advanced welding for all
• Advanced electrical component understanding
• Ultrasonic rotating equipment troubleshooting
• Burner system understanding, troubleshooting and properly tuning
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate
• Support the training and development of colleagues
• Demonstrates flexibility to changing priorities as business needs dictate
• Follows standard operating procedures and processes
• Can and is willing to make decisions
• Knows the chain of command to get support
• Regular attendance on site and the ability to rotate varying shifts
• All other duties as assigned or needed

Job requirements skills and abilities:

• Demonstrated desire to impact safety
• Ability to work independently or in a team atmosphere with minimal direct supervision
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot
• High attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Advanced mathematics skills
• Able to effectively communicate (read, write, speak, understand) English
• Advanced Electrical
• Advanced PLC
• Advanced Hydraulic
• Advanced Pneumatics
• Advanced Blueprint & Schematic reading
• Proficient in SAP PM Module

Computer and software competencies:

• Work with a computer to perform advanced data entry
• Demonstrate advanced computer skills such as Microsoft Outlook, IVC and SAP

Education and/or experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
• Manufacturing or process related experience preferred
• Preferably five (5) years in a related maintenance trade or occupation that involved electrical, hydraulic machinery and equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Able to demonstrate trouble-shooting techniques and have an advanced understanding of blueprints
• Advanced ability and knowledge of welding practices and hydraulic circuitry
• Advanced understanding of electrical circuitry
• Advanced PLC knowledge
• Must have the ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Flair for working with large industrial machines
• Must be able to work independently or in a team atmosphere with minimal direct supervision with drive toward accomplishment, and to produce high quality work

Essential physical requirements/work environment:

• Must remain drug free
• Exposure to dust/dirt/fumes/fiberglass
• Ability to work in wet environments
• Industrial manufacturing environment with extreme temperature variation
• Exposure to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable (hearing protection is provided)
• Ability to wear applicable PPE for up to 12 hours
• Ability to distinguish colors and shading
• Ability to become certified to operate a forklift
• Prolonged sitting, standing, or walking for 8 – 12 hour shifts
• Bending and twisting; repetitive movements
• Able to do repetitive hand, arm, leg movements for up to 12 hours
• Must be able to squat, bend at the waist and knees freely
• Be able to climb up to three floors or stairs, use full upper body movement for process; stand up to 12 hours with breaks
• Ability to work from heights
• Lift, push and pull 40lbs. repetitively
• Handle, control, feed, or feel objects, tools or product
• Must be able to work flexible rotating shift schedules – mandatory overtime as required