Lead Maintenance Technician

Description

OVERVIEW
We are seeking a skilled Lead Maintenance Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, and mechanical troubleshooting and possess strong leadership qualities.

This position is a Full-time Direct Hire located in Irving, Texas.

• Day shift - Ability to work flexible hours (Monday - Thursday 4 x 10s), Overtime on Friday/Saturday as needed
• Hourly pay rate $35.00 - $40.00 depending on experience
• We offer competitive wage and career growth opportunities

Great benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 401(k), 401(k) Matching, Paid Time Off, Holidays and much more!

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Signal Metal Industries is a well-established steel fabrication and machining company that manufactures large steel products for various heavy industries throughout the country. We do traditional job shop work and also perform production work for other large manufacturers in the USA. Our growing, 50-year-old company has over 130 employees who are dedicated to providing superior quality products in a safe environment while meeting our customer's toughest delivery and quality requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for leading the maintenance team while performing hands-on maintenance tasks. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment and machinery, such as gearboxes, transmissions, hydraulic systems, cranes, forklifts, machine tools, and fabrication equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversee and coordinate daily activities of Maintenance team, assigning tasks and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
• Collaborate with equipment operators to diagnose problems and determine causes.
• Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
• Use diagnostic tools and software to test faulty equipment and apply knowledge of electronic units and systems.
• Repair and adjust equipment, machines, and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment.
• Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
• Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests.
• Consult with supervisors and engineers to plan layout of equipment and to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance.
• Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment, and develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
• Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
• Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, and equipment according to available specifications.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience: 4-6 years of technical experience, with 3 years in a leadership role.
• Education: Prefer a High School Graduate or GED, with a two year college degree, or technical school graduate, but work related experience may be substituted for education.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills needed to operate/ and fix various computer equipment including communication through computers.
• Certificates and Licenses: Prefer a licensed electrician, but experienced Journeyman is acceptable.
• Other Requirements: Ability to maintain and fix various general maintenance issues in a large shop/plant and office settings.
• If you are a proactive individual with a strong maintenance background and leadership skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding Lead Maintenance position.
• Lift up to 50lbs.
• Will work in varied environments (in all weather conditions heat, cold, wet, humid, dry and/or dusty conditions).
• Read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents

Benefits

We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive wage offering and benefits package includes a safe harbor matching 401k plan, medical, dental, vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), voluntary life benefits, paid company holidays, free parking, snack and beverage machines available, job training programs, and generous Paid Time Off.

Signal Metal Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and passing our drug test. We are a strict Drug-free work environment. Pre-employment drug screening is required. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search. Principals only. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Must be eligible to work in this country. We E-Verify.

Qualifications

Salary : $35 - $40