Maintenance Technician

SSAB

Houston, TX

Estimated pay: Est. $33–$37/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

**POSITION PURPOSE**

The Maintenance Technician is to improve production through the design and use of: the electrical and mechanical equipment, Maintenance Department, and Contractors at SSAB Houston by analysis of technical data and ensuring installation and maintaining equipment in proper and safe working condition. The technician is responsible for minimizing down time and costs, maintaining the Storeroom , Parts and Maintenance program.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

**Maintenance**

• Responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment on the CTL/Temper Line and Plasma/Oxy-Fuel Table to ensure optimal performance, operational efficiency, and minimal downtime. Requires a working knowledge of electrical systems and components to effectively support equipment diagnostics, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Leads and/or performs general maintenance on plant equipment (lubrication, monitoring, repairing, PM’s & inspections) and informs Maintenance Supervisor if additional resources are required.

Ensures all procedures are followed as outlined in the ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 manuals as well as all safety rules and regulations.

**Shut Down**

• Coordinates schedules and monitors maintenance tasks with production for the down days.

Coordinates with outside contractors to ensure the tasks are properly performed on time and within budget

**Preventive Maintenance**

• Responsible for the computerized preventive & predictive maintenance program covering all equipment as well as monitoring the use of, and requisitioning, parts, equipment and supplies for the operation.
• Responsible for generating and/or improving maintenance PM programs as well as identifying potential equipment problems and initiating improvement projects.
• Communicates with Operators to ensure a constant and smooth flow of the operation along with questioning the operation of the equipment to detect problems or concerns.

Regular and reliable attendance required

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Competencies and Experience**

**Required:**

• Must possess 3-5 years of MIG and TIG welding experience and demonstrate proficiency in metal fabrication, equipment repair, and welding safety practices.
• Must possess 3-5 years of mechanical Maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and diagrams.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational and computer skills

**Preferred:**

• Working knowledge of a computerized PM system

**Education**

**Required:**

• Minimum High School Diploma or High School Equivalent /GED

Technical education and minimum of 3 years related maintenance experience.

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES / DIRECT REPORTS**

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

**The employee will frequently be required to:**

· Sit, stand, walk, alternating up to 8 hours at a time

· Use both hands for grasping, handling, gripping and feeling textures and temperatures

· Lift and/or move up to 35 lbs

**The employee will occasionally be required to:**

· Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb

· Bend, twist at waist level, reach at and/or above shoulder level and below waist level

· Push, pull, lift, and/or carry items weighing less than 50 pounds

**The position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities:**

· Vision at near, mid and far range and peripheral vision and depth perception

· Talking and hearing in person, on a radio, and/or in group settings

**The employee will be required to use the following machines or tools:**

· Desktop computer

· Hand tools

· Overhead floor remoted cranes

· Oxy-Fuel hand torch

· Fork Lift

· Welding Equipment

**The employee will work in the following conditions:**

· Around equipment in motion

· Amid noise

· While wearing personal protective / safety equipment to prevent injury from noise and environmental hazards

· Around moving trucks and industrial mobile equipment

**POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS**

• Position is full time, hourly non-exempt and is eligible for overtime

Shift time: Rotating shifts which may include weekends

**OTHER DUTIES**

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.