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Machine Maintenance

(OneWest) Western of Texas Forge and Flanges
Kountze, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2027

1.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Is capable of operating a variety of tools in order to conduct maintenance and/or repair industrial equipment. By applying knowledge of mechanics, electrical, hydraulic, and forklift experience.

Specific responsibilities may include:

· Is capable of reading and understanding blueprints mechanical and electrical.

· Is able to conduct basic preventive maintenance and repairs on forklifts, forge equipment, and other industrial equipment.

· Dismantles machine or equipment using hand tools or power tools, to examine parts for defects or to remove defective part(s).

· Replace defective part(s) with new parts or repairs or reproduces parts from various kinds of materials, using hand tools.

· Able to operate and maintain forklifts.

· Assembles and test operation of equipment to verify correction of malfunction.

· Repairs or replaces faulty wiring, switches, relays, and circuit breakers.

· May perform general rough carpentry work.

· Other duties as assigned.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS

2.1 EDUCATION AND TRAINING

· High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

2.2 EXPERIENCE

· Prior maintenance experience desired.

· Familiar with OSHA safety standard practices (LOTO, proper PPE, etc.)

· Industrial 3-phase knowledge is a plus.

· Industrial combustion knowledge is a plus.

2.3 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

· Able to read, understand and interpret machine drawings, blueprints, specifications, and operational manuals.

· Able to use common hand tools and standard measuring equipment (provide own tooling).

· Able to operate common machine tools.

· Knowledge of electrical theory and a firm knowledge of practical electrical operations.

· Knowledge of using standard carpentry tools to perform rough carpentry tasks.

· Ability to diagnose equipment problems, analyze the cause of these and arrive at a prompt, effective solution.

2.4 PHYSICAL AND SAFETY

· Stand, bend and/or walk for up to 3 hours at a time.

· Must be able to exert 20 to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 lbs. of force frequently and/or constantly move objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Must be able to lift a 35 lb. object vertically 3 foot high.

· Must comply with any safety or PPE requirements.

· Exposure to production environment.

· Exposure to cold and hot environment.

3.0 OTHER

· Detail oriented

· Produces error-free work.

· Self-starter who thinks of innovative, faster ways to accomplish tasks.

· Works with minimal supervision.

· Flexible and able to adapt to our dynamic environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Lathe Machines: 4 years (Preferred)
  • Industrial Forklift Repair: 4 years (Preferred)
  • Hydraulic Repair: 4 years (Preferred)
  • Electrical Repair: 4 years (Preferred)
  • Read Mechanical/Electrical Prints: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $28

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