What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at LSB Industries and Careers?
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The Maintenance Mechanical Technician is responsible for the maintenance support for the plant, specializing in the mechanical capability. Job expertise is the installation, repair, and upkeep of all mechanical equipment in the plant. The Maintenance Technician performs work of high skill in the inspection, repair, testing, alignment, adjustment, installation and removal of all mechanical plant equipment and systems.
Responsibilities:
- Safely perform and document maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment and systems
- Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
- Able to provide solutions quickly and accurately even in stressful situations
- Must have a hands-on approach and strong work ethic
- Make repairs to equipment within OEM specifications to ensure reliable equipment and follow mechanical best practices
- Utilize precision alignment techniques and practices on rotating equipment. Check connected piping for pipe strain
- Provide update information for files, logs, and drawings for all designated mechanical equipment
- Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify baseline and the adequacy of repairs
- Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and work areas
- Remove and install equipment using proper rigging
- Lock, tag, try, and test devices in order to make equipment de-energized, cleared, and safe to work on
- Inspect ladders, tools, job sites, fire extinguishers, emergency lights, and etc., in order to ensure safety and personnel protection
- Troubleshoot equipment such as valves, pumps, gearboxes, rotating equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and other mechanical devices
- Perform routine maintenance on mechanical devices using hand and power tools, electrical and electronic measuring and test devices, diagnostic equipment, vendor literature, technical manuals, blueprints, and other diagrams
- Input accurate findings and time in CMMS for equipment history
- These duties and responsibilities are representative categories and do not constitute an exhaustive list of duties of the position
- High school or GED equivalent and one or more of the following minimum requirements,
- 2-year associate degree in industrial maintenance technology.
- Three (3) years industrial maintenance experience
LSB Industries is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. LSB Industries prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LSB Industries conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.