Job Information
LGG Industrial Maintenance Specialist in La Porte, Texas
LGG INDUSTRIAL
LGG INDUSTRIAL is a solutions-driven national distributor of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in various industrial segments to improve their operations and reduce their total cost of ownership. With locations across the United States and Canada, we aim to deliver consistent service and support across North America.
We desire to create an employee-centric place to work, a place where you can develop your skills and grow as a professional. We provide training and advancement opportunities to build a career and life-work integration to keep you at your best.
Our philosophy is that the success of our business is directly dependent upon the health and safety of our associates. We focus on maintaining a safe work environment and strive to achieve zero injuries through our safety-first culture. For more information, please visit www.lggindustrial.com
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
Role Profile
Position: Maintenance Specialist
Job Location: La Porte, TX (Leader Gasket)
Job Type: Full-Time
Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Summary of the Role
Responsibilities of the Facilities Maintenance Specialist will be to troubleshoot, maintain and repair all equipment related to the production process under the direction and tutelage of the Maintenance Lead. Perform scheduled maintenance and maintain accurate maintenance records. Troubleshooting mechanical processes and controls as assigned. Assembling and installing new production equipment. Making mechanical repairs. Following the existing preventative maintenance program. Operating electrical and mechanical test equipment. Maintaining a safe working environment and good housekeeping conditions.
Responsibilities
Must maintain 100% commitment to safety policies and procedures. Help create a safety culture and actively engage the workforce in projects that will help reach our journey to zero incidents.
Perform diverse duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
Able to understand and complete PM’s based on PM schedules
Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed
Identification of the appropriate tools and equipment needed to complete the job
Responsive to maintenance requests in a timely manner
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas. Other duties deemed necessary by management.
Skills and Abilities
Team player - able to work closely with cross-functional groups
Good “hands-on” working approach
Strong entry level mechanical maintenance experience and a good knowledge of hand and power tools
Able to work independently, identify problems and improve downtime of equipment
Strong organizational and project management abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications as well as drawings
Ability to work with vendors and/or contractors as assigned
Ability to provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
Ability to learn and perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
Requires good verbal and written communications skills.
Must have a mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn about how our products are produced on equipment.
Must also have good organization skills, be detailed oriented, possess problem-solving capabilities and have excellent customer service skills.
Requires ability to organize and prioritize workload and be able to interact effectively with all types of people in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record
1-3 years of related warehousing or production experience
A high school diploma or GED
Reliable transportation is a must
Ability to work overtime, as required
Ability to work nights and weekends, as required
Ability to pull, push, grasp, bend, lift and carry up to 50lbs independently on a repeated basis.
Ability to consistently move throughout the facility during the full workday
Ability to comprehend work instruction and safety procedures, written or verbally
Ability to count and measure accurately
Ability to properly and safely use mechanical equipment and handtools
High school diploma/GED required and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience preferred
1 -2 years of manufacturing experience; entry level hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Bi-lingual Spanish/ English
Total Rewards
Competitive compensation plan, with a bonus potential of 5% of salary
Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long-term disability – available 1st of month following the date of hire
401k with company match
Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
Equal Opportunity Employer
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetics, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Qualified Candidates Only. Although we appreciate your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We will be accepting applications for this role through October 31, 2024.
LGG Industrial
- LGG Industrial Jobs