Maintenance Technician (TX)

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Dura-Line Maintenance Technician in Gainesville, TX

Company: Dura-Line, an Orbia Business

POSITION: Maintenance Technician

LOCATION: Gainesville. TX

SHIFT: 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

STARTING PAY: $25.00/HR with 3.00 shift differential

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS :

• Assist all departments in repairing and maintaining equipment necessary for production.

WHAT WE OFFER :

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits offered on DAY ONE!
• $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!! $500 after 90 days, $1000 after 180 days!
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Growth Opportunities!
• Fitness & Weight Loss Reimbursement
• Safe Work Environment
• Advancement Opportunities, We love to promote internally!
• Work/Life Balance!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program!
• Employee Referral Program!
• 401 (k) with up to 9% company match!
• 120 Hours of Vacation Time & 56 Hours of Sick Time that start accruing on your 1st Paycheck!
• The opportunity to participate in a quarterly bonus program that is driven by both company and individual achievements, and our unwavering commitment to safety.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain all resin systems and vacuum loaders, clean filters and repair as required.
• Maintain all support equipment, extruders, vacuum tanks, pullers, reelers, air systems and water systems
• Assist and/or perform tooling changes for the extrusion department as required by order change.
• Assist and/or perform adjustments on production equipment, trouble shoot and repair.
• Perform daily maintenance sheets on equipment and lift trucks, prioritize and close work orders.
• Use volt meter, check and replace fuses, motor starter, replays, pumps, motors, both AC-DC and trouble shoot faulty electric circuits.
• Assist the general maintenance crew with equipment rebuild, plant shutdowns and new equipment installations.
• Facility upkeep and maintenance to include but not limited to plumbing, lighting, basic carpentry, snow/ice removal and other related facility tasks
• Assist all departments with breakdowns
• Have a strong attention to detail and willingness to participate in 5S
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Follow all safety requirements of this position.
• Perform all other duties as directed by management.

EDUCATIONAL AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3-4 years experience in mechanical industrial maintenance
• Experience in electrical maintenance
• Ability to use most hand and power tools required for this position: wrenches, torches, volt meters, drill press, band saw.
• Familiarity with plumbing, hydraulic and pneumatic controls
• Knowledgeable of state and local safety codes.
• Working knowledge of 120/240/280v single and three phase systems

OCCUPATIONAL AND/OR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to successfully complete certification training through Dura-Line
• Willingness to wear required PPE at all times and adhere to Dura-Line's SOP & GMP policies.
• Ability to lift 50-60 lbs with or without reasonable assistance
• Ability to climb ladders, silos, railcars, and roofs at varying heights.
• Ability to move from one area to another by stepping over and/or bending under objects, pushing and pulling objects

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Manufacturing environment
• Occasionally working outside in inclement weather
• Electrical, water and chemical hazards present in the working environment.
• Work includes exposure to equipment with moving components and spending 12 hours a shift on your feet.
• The ability to move from one area to another may require stepping over and/or bending under objects.

We look forward to hearing from you!

“The compensation for this position typically starts at $25/Hour. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to jobrelated knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home.”

All employees are subject to pre-employment Background Check and Drug Screening and employment is contingent upon successful clearance of both. Dura-Line is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify the work eligibility of all new hires.

Dura-Line will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)