Mobile Maintenance Mechanic

Mobile Maintenance Mechanic

Liberty Tubulars - Liberty, TX 77575

PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold-drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components.

We at PTC value our employees' health and wellness. We offer the following:

• FREE Healthcare
• HSA option
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness & Accident coverage
• 401K plan with company match
• Referral Bonus
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary:

The Mobile Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on mobile equipment used throughout a steel pipe manufacturing facility. This position supports the safe and efficient movement of pipe, raw materials, and finished products by maintaining forklifts, side loaders, pipe handlers, overhead material handling equipment, trailers, and other mobile industrial equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on forklifts, pipe handlers, side loaders, trailers, and other mobile equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and fuel system issues
• Inspect equipment to identify worn or damaged components and recommend corrective action
• Troubleshoot engine, transmission, brake, steering, suspension, and hydraulic system failures
• Repair and replace motors, pumps, cylinders, hoses, bearings, chains, brakes, and other equipment components
• Conduct routine safety inspections and ensure equipment meets company and regulatory safety standards
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs to minimize production downtime
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical drawings
• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and basic machining as needed to repair equipment and components
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and work orders
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades
• Coordinate with operations personnel to prioritize repairs and maintenance activities
• Maintain housekeeping standards in maintenance areas and work sites
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and lockout/tagout requirements
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial mobile equipment maintenance experience
• Technical training in diesel mechanics, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment repair, or related field preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing, steel mill, pipe mill, warehouse, or heavy industrial environment preferred
• Knowledge of forklift maintenance and repair
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Ability to operate maintenance tools, diagnostic equipment, and lifting devices safely

Preferred:

• Welding and fabrication experience

Number of Direct Reports:
None

Job Titles of Direct Reports:
None

Skills and Abilities:

• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, maintenance manuals, equipment documentation, and safety procedures. Ability to write reports, maintenance records, and work orders. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors, vendors, contractors, and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, percentages, and interpret charts and graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to troubleshoot problems involving multiple variables in a manufacturing and maintenance environment.
• Mechanical and Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, diesel, and mechanical systems. Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices, industrial safety procedures, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements. Ability to safely operate diagnostic tools, welding equipment, hand tools, power tools, lifting devices, and other maintenance equipment.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Must be proficient in using computers and software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, email systems, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or ERP systems.
• Organizational and Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to interpret maintenance records, equipment data, inspection reports, and diagnostic information to identify equipment issues, determine root causes, and support…