Technician - PM- Doggett Heavy Machinery Services- Houston, TX

PM Technician  

Classification 

Non-Exempt 

Job Summary 

The PM Technician will perform on-site detailed inspections, equipment repair, and train customers on basic equipment maintenance and recommendations. They will realign, adjust, and if necessary replace parts in machines, and provide suggestions for the preventative maintenance schedule.  

Essential Functions 

· Visually inspect and listen to machines and equipment. 

· Dismantle machines and equipment to gain access to mechanical assemblies. 

· Inspect and measure parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems. 

· Remove and replace work or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system. 

· Realign and adjust components such as spindles, clutches, ball screws, and others as required. 

· Start machines and equipment to test operation following inspection. 

· Provide written reports of inspection findings and recommendations for repair. 

· Advise customer on necessary and recommended service work. 

· Develop and maintain a good rapport with customers, ensuring customer satisfaction. 

· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of equipment changes or modifications through various resources. 

· Complete work orders, expense reports, and daily/weekly time logs.  

· Keep Service Managers informed on all significant problems, progress, or difficulties.  

Qualifications 

· High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred. 

· Experience as a PM Technician preferred. 

· Attention to detail.  

· Must have good working knowledge of tools and their uses.  

Travel Requirements 

Travel up to 100% of the time within the greater local area. 

Environmental Conditions 

Employee regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts. May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times. Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high speed rotating equipment. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment. Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places. 

The PM Technician must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified. 

Doggett is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer