Maintenance Mechanic

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United States, Texas, Houston

Permanent / Regular

Technical Production

On site

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Why do we need you ?

esponsible for preventative maintenance tasks on industrial machinery, maintaining industrial equipment as necessary. Troubleshoot machine breakdown and repair situations and safely restore the machine to the proper operating condition. Must adhere to all company safety policies and JSAs while always performing tasks when on the premises. Must possess a thorough understanding of the operation and have acquired additional technical training, both classroom and practical, which will further enhance abilities that will meet individual and company needs.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-6:00pm
Compensation: $33.00/hour

Nature & Scope of Position:

Inspect non-operational equipment for component wear.
Replace non-operational components of equipment that hinder the equipment from operating efficiently.
Fabricate and rebuild the components to be used on the equipment in the plant.

Troubleshoot mechanical problems throughout the process.
Read and interpret blueprint and layout instructions.
Knowledge and understanding of hydraulic/pneumatic theory.
Basic electrical knowledge and adequate skills to understand various plant processes.
Welding proficiency is desired but not required.

Essential Functions:

Perform daily activities needed to support and comply with requirements surrounding plant maintenance activities.
Must be able to dismantle and repair auxiliary equipment such as pumps, compressors, and pipe systems, and perform basic welding and burning in a safe and efficient manner.
Must be able to read and understand blueprints and schematics, and wire control panels.
Fabricate machine parts for repair of the manufacturing lines.
Will participate in training, craft skill improvements, and department safety topics.
Report all EH&S incidents – Injuries/Recordables, Near Misses, First Aid, Environmental and Property/Equipment Damage.
Ensure adherence to Waste Management and Recycling responsibilities.
Participate in Incident & Near Miss Investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions.
Participate in the development, understanding, and review of all position JSA’s.

Environmental Conditions: Manufacturing plant is not temperature-controlled; dust, fumes, and high noise areas are present inside the plant area. Manufacturing processes involve asphalt coating and polypropylene. Noise levels exceed 80 dB in some areas of the site. Moving equipment, such as forklifts, buggies, genie booms, and industrial sweepers travel throughout the facility, sometimes in congested areas.

Is this job for you ?

High School Diploma or GED
5 years of experience and successfully pass a skills test, which is intended to determine mechanical skills and knowledge, basic electrical, A/C, and 3-phase circuits, general welding, cutting, hydraulic, pneumatics, and instrumentation knowledge and skills.
Basic operating knowledge and understanding of computer systems.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

Able to work an average of 40 hours per week, speak clearly so others understand, accept criticism, deal calmly and effectively, communicate with all levels of customers, whether internal or external, sensitivity to others' needs, and maintain a positive demeanor.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is frequently required to walk.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, talk, and hear.
Other physical requirements include the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 70lbs without assistance. Ability to work from various squatting, kneeling, or bending position. Ability to climb ladders up to 60 feet and the ability to work with arms above head.

A little more about us

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “Making the World a Better Home."

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [email protected].

Benefits in joining us

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
LiveWell Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want