Industrial Mechanic I - Dallas, Texas - Night Shift

JOB SUMMARY:

The Industrial Mechanic I will provide overall support to our maintenance team and ensure our manufacturing equipment remains operational. This role will be responsible for assisting with maintaining, repairing, and installing industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment. In addition, the Industrial Mechanic I will provide support in operating pillow production machinery when needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Quickly responds to service requests, production line calls and internal customer needs.
• Maintains production areas and ensures all inside and outside areas are free from debris and other hazards, providing a safe and clean working environment.
• Assists with the daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual preventative maintenance activities for all plant equipment.
• Contributes towards improving the maintenance system and associated procedures.
• Assists with repairing manufacturing and production line equipment.
• Loads raw materials into production equipment.
• Enters information regarding the total units completed per order into the computer.
• Ensures the setup and operation of production equipment to maximize through-put while minimizing machine downtime.
• Performs required setup and machine changes that may occur due to order changeover and various external influences such as weather and raw material changes.
• Provides reports on accurate downtime and runtime for each work order, as well as other pertinent production information.
• Enforces Company safety policies to prevent employee accidents and injuries.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience is preferred
• 0-1 year of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Basic measuring capabilities using tape measures and digital calipers is required
• Experience with basic equipment repair and hand tools is required
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work an altered schedule as needed, to accommodate business needs
• Basic Math skills
• Problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to withstand periods sitting at a desk as needed
• Occasional use of upper extremities to perform keyboard functions and work on a computer
• Ability to frequently lift objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds
• Ability to frequently carry objects weighing up to and including 25 pounds
• Ability to push and/or pull objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds
• Ability to withstand exposure to extreme climate variations; exposure to heat and cold
• Ability to crawl, bend, kneel, climb and/or squat
• Ability to occasionally stand/walk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Describe your electrical knowledge, specifically around AC/DC electrical operations including PLC's, inverter drives, controllers, and their functions.
• Detail your experience with maintenance/facilities management experience, including multiple facility responsibility.
• What are your salary expectations?

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person