Maintenance Specialist

LGG INDUSTRIAL

LGG INDUSTRIAL is a solutions-driven national distributor of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in various industrial segments to improve their operations and reduce their total cost of ownership. With locations across the United States and Canada, we aim to deliver consistent service and support across North America.

We desire to create an employee-centric place to work, a place where you can develop your skills and grow as a professional. We provide training and advancement opportunities to build a career and life-work integration to keep you at your best.

Our philosophy is that the success of our business is directly dependent upon the health and safety of our associates. We focus on maintaining a safe work environment and strive to achieve zero injuries through our safety-first culture. For more information, please visit www.lggindustrial.com

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Role Profile

Position : Maintenance Specialist

Job Location : La Porte, TX (Leader Gasket)

Job Type : Full-Time

Status : Non-Exempt / Hourly

Summary of the Role

Responsibilities of the Facilities Maintenance Specialist will be to troubleshoot, maintain and repair all equipment related to the production process under the direction and tutelage of the Maintenance Lead. Perform scheduled maintenance and maintain accurate maintenance records. Troubleshooting mechanical processes and controls as assigned. Assembling and installing new production equipment. Making mechanical repairs. Following the existing preventative maintenance program. Operating electrical and mechanical test equipment. Maintaining a safe working environment and good housekeeping conditions.

Responsibilities

Must maintain 100% commitment to safety policies and procedures. Help create a safety culture and actively engage the workforce in projects that will help reach our journey to zero incidents.

Perform diverse duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.

Able to understand and complete PM’s based on PM schedules

Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed

Identification of the appropriate tools and equipment needed to complete the job

Responsive to maintenance requests in a timely manner

Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.

Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.

Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas. Other duties deemed necessary by management.

Skills and Abilities

Team player - able to work closely with cross-functional groups

Good “hands-on” working approach

Strong entry level mechanical maintenance experience and a good knowledge of hand and power tools

Able to work independently, identify problems and improve downtime of equipment

Strong organizational and project management abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications as well as drawings

Ability to work with vendors and / or contractors as assigned

Ability to provide emergency / unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.

Ability to learn and perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.

Requires good verbal and written communications skills.

Must have a mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn about how our products are produced on equipment.

Must also have good organization skills, be detailed oriented, possess problem-solving capabilities and have excellent customer service skills.

Requires ability to organize and prioritize workload and be able to interact effectively with all types of people in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 21 years of age or older

Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record

1-3 years of related warehousing or production experience

A high school diploma or GED

Reliable transportation is a must

Ability to work overtime, as required

Ability to work nights and weekends, as required

Ability to pull, push, grasp, bend, lift and carry up to 50lbs independently on a repeated basis.

Ability to consistently move throughout the facility during the full workday

Ability to comprehend work instruction and safety procedures, written or verbally

Ability to count and measure accurately

Ability to properly and safely use mechanical equipment and handtools

High school diploma / GED required and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience preferred

1 -2 years of manufacturing experience; entry level hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bi-lingual Spanish / English

Total Rewards

Competitive compensation plan, with a bonus potential of 5% of salary

Health Benefits : medical, dental, vision, short term and long-term disability – available 1st of month following the date of hire

401k with company match

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Equal Opportunity Employer

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetics, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Qualified Candidates Only. Although we appreciate your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We will be accepting applications for this role through January 13, 2025.