Senior Maintenance Technician
swipejobs
Houston, TX, US
Full-time
About the Job :
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing metal powder production equipment (foundries and large-scale sieving equipment) in the manufacturing facility.
This role ensures the efficient and safe operation of machinery and facilities by performing preventative maintenance, addressing equipment failures and implementing improvements.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and Track relevant Maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure.
- Inspect, troubleshoot and repair foundry and sieving equipment as needed.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime and production delays.
- Assist in the training of new operators to establish the best routine maintenance practices.
- Drive improvements in Mean Time Between Failures (MBTF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR). Utilize tools and diagnostic equipment to identify and fix issues.
- Report recurring issues and suggest improvements to enhance equipment reliability and facility operations.
- Establish & maintain a machine preventive maintenance program for machinery.
- Establish & maintain extensive troubleshooting guidelines for foundry sub-systems.
- Monitor equipment conditions in real time to detect any anomalies by using both the equipment's sensors and accrued run time sights and sounds.
- Collaborate with the local production team and maintenance teams from other locations to develop and execute maintenance strategies that support manufacturing goals.
- Utilize electrical schematic diagrams, demonstrate technical, mechanical, and troubleshooting abilities to define and perform necessary machinery repairs.
- Operate and maintain equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks in accordance with company safety guidelines.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment; comply with all safety and OSHA requirements.
- Keeps track of Maintenance Spare parts list, maintenance inventory and items needed to ensure facility uptime while minimizing downtime.
Required and Preferred Experience and Skills, Education Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent, technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance or related field is preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in maintenance, within a manufacturing / industrial environment.
- Relevant certifications, with practical experience (e.g. electrical, welding, forklift operations, hand tools) are a plus.
- Proficiency in mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems, ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical manuals.
- Hands-on experience with equipment repairs.
- Experience working with pressurized gas systems - preferably nitrogen or Argon gas.
- Experience with vacuum equipment sealing and pumping systems.
- Technical experience with compressor maintenance, valve maintenance, pneumatic actuators.
Desired Candidate qualities :
- Strong maintenance culture and leadership skills with ability to write maintenance policies, strategies and work planning of maintenance activities.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment. Self-starting, working with minimum supervision on assigned projects when required.
- Initiative-taker, self-motivated, involved, and a team player.
- Problem-solver, with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Collaborator - Supportive of a cross-functional, ever-changing work environment
- Works well under pressure and has a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
4 days ago