Maintenance Technician TX

Job Title: Facility Maintenance Technician

Department: Palestine Operations

Supervisor: Production Manager

Location: Palestine Assembly Facility

Pay Type: Hourly Position

Hiring Range: DOQ

8- Hour Shift, Monday – Friday

Position Summary

Working under the direction of the General Manager of Administration, this position will provide routine maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment at the Palestine facility. This will include performing a wide variety of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and preventative maintenance tasks to repair and maintain these facilities. Duties will include regular inspection of fire and safety equipment.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Production/Assembly. Performs preventative maintenance for mechanical and electrical equipment. Performs minor building, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and painting repairs as necessary. Maintains inventory of repair equipment and supplies. Responds quickly in case of an emergency, notifies appropriate personnel and follows safety procedures. Performs electrical system maintenance (replace light bulbs and sockets, clean and repair circuit breaker panels, etc). Assists in the setup of ventilation, refrigeration and other systems and conduct repairs when necessary. Conducts monthly inspection of fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems and repair or schedule repairs when needed. Perform general upkeep procedures such as painting, carpentry, or mechanical repairs.

Teamwork and Collaboration. Actively engages in team meetings and provides timely feedback to team regarding work topics. Understands organizational mesh points and potential synergies. Integrates team efforts across work team. Understands available resources and utilizes those resources when appropriate.

Leadership. Acts with integrity. Treats others with dignity and respect. Models behavior that is consistent with LS Tractor’s Values. Delivers on commitments and deadlines.

Communication. Effectively communicates with team members. Demonstrates sound oral and written communication skills. Communicates effectively and professionally to both internal and external parties. Executes effective customer communication and relationship building techniques.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years as a Maintenance Technician or similar position.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience troubleshooting 480vAC/3/60 electrical systems.
• Basic computer skills.
• PLC experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

LS Tractor offers a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Competitive Base Pay and Bonus Pay
• Health Insurance – coverage starts on day one, employee coverage paid 100% by LS Tractor, dependent coverage premium 50% paid by LS Tractor

• After 90-days – Company paid
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Basic Life Insurance
• After 90-days Optional Coverage
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Accident Insurance
  • Optional Life Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Personal Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401k with Company match after 1 year

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