Maintenance Technician at IFS Industries Inc – Garland, Texas

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician performs routine activities throughout the facility to maintain production equipment and prevent downtime. These activities include preventive maintenance, daily equipment repairs, following up on work orders, and trouble shooting to identify equipment issues. This role is also required to periodically be on call to cover non routine maintenance activities that occur during off hours.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Monthly preventive maintenance tasks
• Troubleshooting electric and pneumatic pumps
• Repair and rebuilding of diaphragm pumps from ¾” to 3” sizes
• Changing of mechanical seals in centrifugal pumps
• Repair and rebuilding of gear pumps
• Shaft alignment for pumps
• Minor electrical work
• General facility upkeep and routine repairs
• Metal work a plus (mig, tig, stick welding, torch and plasma cutting)
• Ability to work on projects and work orders with minimum supervision
• Basic computer skills (create and fill out work orders on a web based system)
• 3-5 years of Industrial Maintenance a plus
• Routine lifting (50+ lbs) required
• Exp with Allen Bradley Drives or other PLC’s

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Good organizational skills
• Basic mathematical skills
• Basic computer skills Microsoft Office software.
• Must communicate effectively in English with verbal skills, writing skills and reading comprehension
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work within a diverse community.
• Ability to work independently maintaining high standards.
• Must be able to work overtime if needed.
• Must be able to work on-call rotation after hours and on weekends

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• required: High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years exp in industrial maintenance in an manufacturing environment .
• Technical School certifications a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Seeing:

• Must be able to read reports and use computer

Hearing:

• Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers

Standing/Walking/Mobility:

• Must be able to stand at workbench for equipment repair. Walking throughout the plant performing routine maintenance.

Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing:

Dexterity/Grasping/Feeling:

• Using hand tools

Proper use and compliance with safety PPE and safety procedures

Various exposure to elements with outdoor work around facilities if needed

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:

Heavy Work: Routinely exerting up to (50+) pounds of force.

All applicants must successfully pass an interview, background check and drug/alcohol screening.

IFS INDUSTRIES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.