Machine Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The Machine Maintenance Leader supports the Maintenance Department by coordinating and performing maintenance and repair activities to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency. This role assists in planning maintenance work, managing spare parts inventory, troubleshooting equipment issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance Operations

• Plan, coordinate, and support maintenance and repair activities for machinery and equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repair tasks while ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot equipment and machine issues to support uninterrupted production operations.
• Assist in developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs to reduce equipment downtime and improve equipment performance.
• Support production operations through machine operation guidance and technical troubleshooting.

Equipment Reliability and Continuous Improvement

• Investigate equipment failures and quality issues and participate in Root Cause Analysis related to machine breakdowns or malfunctions.
• Assist management in implementing corrective and preventive actions to eliminate equipment-related waste and quality issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events and process improvement projects.

Maintenance Documentation and Standards

• Prepare and maintain maintenance records, repair documentation, and related reports.
• Assist management with establishing and maintaining maintenance procedures, work instructions, and process standards.
• Ensure maintenance documentation is accurate and updated as needed.

Inventory and Budget Support

• Purchase, track, and manage machine and equipment spare parts inventory.
• Assist with providing information for maintenance budget planning and annual management planning activities.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with company safety standards and policies.
• Monitor maintenance areas to ensure compliance with workplace safety requirements.
• Participate in safety committee meetings and support departmental safety initiatives.

Training and Team Support

• Provide training and guidance to maintenance team members as needed.
• Support cross-training of employees on equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Maintain internal certifications for forklift and crane operation as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two (2) years of electrical maintenance experience required.
• One (1) year of related maintenance experience and/or training preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Competencies

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write, and prepare maintenance reports, work instructions, and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to team members and management.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to perform calculations, including ratios, percentages, and proportions.
• Ability to convert measurements between English and metric systems.

Technical and Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, and Excel.
• ERP system experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of PowerPoint or other presentation software preferred.

Problem Solving and Reasoning

• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to interpret written instructions, diagrams, schedules, and technical documentation.

Additional Competencies

• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment, noise, and varying temperatures.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Training and Travel

Attendance at all required training sessions is expected. Participation in external customer visits, meetings, or events may be requested based on business needs.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Walk throughout the production floor and warehouse
• Stand for extended periods
• Bend, kneel, squat, and reach
• Communicate verbally and hear effectively

Additional requirements include:

• Close vision for equipment inspection and documentation
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds

Social Environment

The employee must be able to work effectively in a team environment and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Millennium Steel of Texas, LP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: Management reserves the right to assign work not included in the job description and subject to change and should not be considered inclusive of duties that may be assigned from time to time as business may dictate.

Pay: From $24.82 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25