Industrial Maintenance Technician (FF)
Qual Pac 1400
- Grand Prairie, TX
- $26.00-28.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on mechanical handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, sweepers).
- Diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Maintain and repair batteries and chargers.
- Conduct minor welding, brazing, soldering, and fabrication tasks as required.
- Address mechanical damage to warehouse infrastructure, including racking, flooring, and piping.
- Interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and work orders to perform scheduled maintenance and service tasks.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Operate mechanical hand tools and measurement instruments (tape measures, micrometers, etc.).
- Support production efficiency by ensuring minimal downtime through prompt maintenance actions.
- Comply with OSHA safety standards and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work with high-voltage systems, including 480V 3-phase motors.
- Multi-disciplinary repair experience (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic).
- Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Servo motors and drives, encoders, and equipment timing.
- Basic understanding of PLC systems, sensors (photo eyes, proximity sensors), and logic software.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Customer Service Orientation: Ability to communicate effectively with team members at all levels.
- Flexibility: Ability to shift priorities and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-Motivation: Capable of working independently and taking initiative in troubleshooting and maintenance tasks.
- Safety Awareness: Strong commitment to personal and team safety following company protocols and OSHA regulations.
- High School Diploma or GED required; technical certifications or trade school training preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant hands-on maintenance experience in a production or packaging environment.
- Some college coursework is desirable.
- Bilingual in Spanish (written and verbal) is a plus.