Maintenance Technician

Why Alamo Industrial?

Alamo Industrial® has been supplying mowers to the governmental, agricultural, and commercial turf markets for over 50 years. We are one of the world's largest manufacturers of tractor-mounted mowers, brush-cutters, and other similar equipment made for right-of-way clearing, roadside vegetation management, and grounds maintenance. Alamo Industrial has a wide array of products including rotary, flail, and sickle bar mowers. Our best-in-class boom mowers are offered with many types of cutting heads to accommodate the challenges our customers face.

Alamo Industrial offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match
• Profit-Sharing
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Training and Development Programs
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs
• And much more!

Position Summary:

Under minimal supervision, will diagnose, troubleshoot, fix and maintain all plant equipment. Performs routine and required maintenance on company-used forklifts, hoist, cranes, welding machines, exhaust fans, overhead doors, lights and machine shop equipment. Creates priority lists of jobs to work on and determines appropriate tools and material needing to be ordered to complete job. Maintains machine parts/supplies inventory to minimize machine down time.

Creates machine maintenance schedule to ensure preventative maintenance is completed in a timely manner. Works on projects: including plumbing, monorail repairs, scrap disposition and yard maintenance. This position supports and contributes to the company production goals and attainment of zero injuries.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Works safely in all aspects of daily duties and assignments

Repairs and maintains all shop equipment to include changing oil and filters, repairing pumps, hoses, and fixing oil leaks

Strong welding to correct monorail problems and work on special projects - as assigned

Changes out, repairs and rebuilds paint pumps and hydraulic pumps using maintenance manuals and hand tools

Replaces flywheels, clutches, wheel bearings, brakes, and lights on machines as needed

Performs general maintenance on office equipment, air conditioning, and moves office furniture as requested. Performs general and routine maintenance in/and around office areas

Install, diagnose and troubleshoot production machinery by performing detailed failure analysis and specific mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic repair, while balancing production needs

Provide instruction and assistance to other maintenance personnel as required

Competent and resourceful while providing temporary repairs when necessary and where possible to minimize down time

Work on special projects; such as but not limited to, re-routing the conveyor, moving machinery, running gas, air and water lines (basic plumbing)

Test and verify proper operation of equipment upon completion of maintenance tasks

Observes and practices good housekeeping and safe work procedures while performing all assigned duties

Project work as needed to improve processes and department flow

Assists department supervisor in any projects or processes as needed

Trains dept. employees on maintenance job functions and environmental requirements.

Maintain Customer Service at a high / positive level

May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSA's):

Strong mechanical ability

Strong knowledge of shop math

Able to read and use precision measuring equipment

Good communication skills, both verbal and written

General knowledge and familiarity with machine shop equipment - including shop tools, forklifts, cranes, hoists, exhaust fans, and welding machines

Must be able to read and understand operators / owners' manuals and blueprints

Knowledge of electrical equipment electrical repairs

Requires knowledge of environmental practices, procedures and requirements - to include waste removal

Ability to work in a team environment and get along with others - position requires constant interaction with all production related employees and vendors

Ability to schedule and prioritize work to ensure timely completion of work assignments

Forklift and Scissor Lift experience

Education and Experience:

HS Diploma or GED required

Technical school training preferred

Minimum 6 years' machine or mechanical maintenance experience required

Current/insurable driver's license for travel to pick up parts

Working Conditions:

Ability to lift, push or pull up to 35 pounds alone and greater than 35 pounds with assistance. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (up to 8+ hours) as required by tasks being completed

Ability to wear appropriate PPE, including hearing/eye protection, gloves and safety shoes

Must be able to work overtime as needed to complete job assignments

Ability to work in a non-climate controlled manufacturing plant…