What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Technician/Machine Fixer position at TexTech Engineered Composites?
Company Overview
Tex Tech Industries is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of highly engineered fabrics for diverse applications including recreation, aerospace, ballistics, industrial, safety, and woven filtration. Committed to quality and innovation, the company maintains ISO certification and strives to foster a skilled, dedicated, and ethical workforce across all locations.
Join a team that keeps innovation running.
At TexTech Industries, our Fixers play a vital role in keeping our equipment operating smoothly. You'll work hands-on with mechanical systems, troubleshoot challenges, and help ensure the high-quality materials we're known for around the world.
If you enjoy solving problems, staying active, and taking pride in precision work-this is the job for you.
The Needle Room Fixer is responsible for the maintenance and overhauling of all needling equipment and other department(s) equipment as assigned. The Fixer carries out preventive maintenance programs according to specified procedures. The Fixer needs to make most major repairs in the Needling department and must have the ability to locate and diagnose trouble in systems and equipment. Plans and executes appropriate repairs to all types of machines and equipment, including other departments as necessary.
- Major Responsibilities/Activities:
- Maintain and repair needle-punch and related mechanical equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections
- Troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime
- Fabricate or replace mechanical parts as needed
- Collaborate with production and quality teams
- Keep maintenance records and follow all safety standards
- Boiler experience or willingness and ability to obtain a boilers license.
- Must have own hand tools necessary to perform required duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED, extensive mechanical education or experience.
- Physical Requirements:
- You'll thrive here if you:
- Enjoy hands-on, active work (standing, lifting, moving parts up to 75 lbs)
- Like solving mechanical problems and seeing tangible results
- Appreciate variety- no two days are exactly the same
TexTech is a global leader in advanced materials manufacturing, and we take pride in our Maine roots. You'll join a supportive, safety-focused team where training and career growth are encouraged.
Tex-Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Tex-Tech participates in E-Verify for confirming employment eligibility in the United States. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact mstephens@textechindustries.com. Requests will be handled confidentially.
Pay: $24.51 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25