Maintenance Technician- Night Shift 5pm-5am

Company Description Whitmore Manufacturing, LLC, established in 1893, is a global leader in products and services that enhance the reliability, performance, and lifespan of industrial assets. The company manufactures high-performance lubricants, compounds, friction modifiers, rail equipment, lubrication management products, desiccant breathers, and cleaners/degreasers tailored to diverse industries and applications. Its trusted brands include Whitmore, Jet-Lube, OilSafe, Deacon, Air Sentry, and Hydrotex, all supported by a distribution network focused on technical expertise and customer satisfaction.

Role Description The Maintenance Technician – Night Shift (5 pm–5 am) is a full-time, on-site role located in Rockwall, TX. This role is responsible for performing routine and emergency maintenance on production and facility equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. Daily tasks include diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, completing preventive maintenance, and performing repairs and adjustments on industrial machinery and support systems. The technician will document maintenance activities, follow safety and quality standards, and collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime. The role may also involve assisting with equipment installations, participating in continuous improvement initiatives, and responding promptly to maintenance requests during the night shift.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance on various pieces of equipment throughout the facility. This involves following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Maintenance of technical manuals which assist in the understanding of the equipment and controls.
• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues with machinery and other facility equipment to address problems.
• Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components.
• Verification of all repairs to ensure smooth machine operation.
• Adjust and calibrate equipment and machinery to optimal specifications.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices, using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools, and examining the form and texture of parts.
• Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts and using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supply inventories by checking stock, anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies, placing and expediting orders, and verifying the receipt thereof in conjunction with the department admin.
• Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Ensure continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs within the CMMS and cross shift communication.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and understand repair manuals, electrical schematics, pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams with proficiency.
• Familiarity in using a maintenance CMMS. Some computer keyboarding skills are required.
• 5 years of experience in maintenance operations.
• Industrial automation controls with electrical troubleshooting experience, including working with three-phase motors and 480V systems.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Mechanic skills, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Basic knowledge of gear pumps, gear reducers, AC motors, and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to use precision tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• General welding ability. (MIG, ARC, TIG)

We recognize the importance of meaningful compensation and benefits in helping our employees care for themselves and their families. Whitmore provides competitive compensation packages and a range of benefits that contribute to the overall well-being of our team members.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) $1-$1 match, up to 6% - vest immediately
• 401(k) additional profit sharing – up to 3%
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• UKG Wallet, choose when and how to get paid

Whitmore is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status, disability, source of income, status as a victim of an intra-family offense, and place of residence or business.