What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician 1st shift position at Martin Sprocket & Gear?
Who is Martin Sprocket & Gear?
Martin is a progressive leader in the Power Transmission and Bulk Material Handling Industry, classified as an essential business. We are proud of our rich heritage dating back to our beginning in 1951 as a family-run organization. Fast forward to today, we have more than 25 locations in North America.
Why is it great to work for us?
As an employer of choice, we offer a stable work environment with equal leadership development and career growth opportunities. We take great pride in our people and believe they are our greatest asset.
- Affordable Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental
- Employee Wellness Plan
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401k Profit Trust Plan
- PTO
- Growth Opportunities
- Competitive Pay
- Company Holidays
What will you do?
In this role, you will perform maintenance and repairs to industrial equipment and assist in mechanical repairs throughout the plant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot machinery to determine the root cause of mechanical failure
- Troubleshoot PLCs
- Follow all safety precautions, including lockout and tag
- Repair machinery/equipment and complete preventative maintenance measures
- Maintain machines, equipment, tools, and work area in a clean and safe manner.
- Work safely and wear required PPE for entire shift.
- Perform various shop facility maintenance activities on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
- Work in other areas or departments as assigned.
- Pay level will be determined based on the skill level, knowledge, and capability of the applicant.
- Schedule: 1st shift Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:00pm.
What are we looking for?
We're looking for engaged individuals who are adaptable to a changing environment, take pleasure in learning, and enjoy working with others.
Key Competencies:
- Prior work experience on equipment in a manufacturing setting
- Extensive experience with industrial power tools is strongly preferred
- Experience with repairs to hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment and machines
- Experience with 110, 220, 480, single-phase, and 3-phase wiring
- Follow safety protocols during all repair work
- Knowledge of electrical controls a plus
- Ability to use basic measuring equipment
- Average math skills, simple oral communication skills; ability to read and comprehend instructions written in English and complete simple logs and reports in English
- Physically able to handle heavy items including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning components and equipment
- Work scheduled hours and comply with the company’s timekeeping policy and all other company policies
- Consistently stand for the entire shift.
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled shop environment
- Knowledge of basic machining practices and materials is a plus, as is general mechanical knowledge
- Ability to work with others and be a team player
- Accuracy
- Reliability
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to report daily to the company's Arlington, TX branch to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified candidates with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimers
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by candidates applying for this specific role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of candidates hired.
Martin Sprocket & Gear is an EEO Employer and E-Verify participating employer and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or veteran status.
