Maintenance Technician

Why Alamo Industrial? Alamo Industrial® has been supplying mowers to the governmental, agricultural, and commercial turf markets for over 50 years. We are one of the world's largest manufacturers of tractor-mounted mowers, brush-cutters, and other similar equipment made for right-of-way clearing, roadside vegetation management, and grounds maintenance. Alamo Industrial has a wide array of products including rotary, flail, and sickle bar mowers. Our best-in-class boom mowers are offered with many types of cutting heads to accommodate the challenges our customers face. Alamo Industrial offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match Profit-Sharing Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Programs Training and Development Programs Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs And much more!

Requirements:

Position Summary:

Under minimal supervision, will diagnose, troubleshoot, fix and maintain all plant equipment. Performs routine and required maintenance on company-used forklifts, hoist, cranes, welding machines, exhaust fans, overhead doors, lights and machine shop equipment. Creates priority lists of jobs to work on and determines appropriate tools and material needing to be ordered to complete job. Maintains machine parts/supplies inventory to minimize machine down time. Creates machine maintenance schedule to ensure preventative maintenance is completed in a timely manner.

Works on projects:

including plumbing, monorail repairs, scrap disposition and yard maintenance. This position supports and contributes to the company production goals and attainment of zero injuries. Essential Functions of the

Job:

Works safely in all aspects of daily duties and assignments Repairs and maintains all shop equipment to include changing oil and filters, repairing pumps, hoses, and fixing oil leaks Strong welding to correct monorail problems and work on special projects

• as assigned Changes out, repairs and rebuilds paint pumps and hydraulic pumps using maintenance manuals and hand tools Replaces flywheels, clutches, wheel bearings, brakes, and lights on machines as needed Performs general maintenance on office equipment, air conditioning, and moves office furniture as requested.

Performs general and routine maintenance in/and around office areas Install, diagnose and troubleshoot production machinery by performing detailed failure analysis and specific mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic repair, while balancing production needs Provide instruction and assistance to other maintenance personnel as required Competent and resourceful while providing temporary repairs when necessary and where possible to minimize down time Work on special projects; such as but not limited to, re-routing the conveyor, moving machinery, running gas, air and water lines (basic plumbing) Test and verify proper operation of equipment upon completion of maintenance tasks Observes and practices good housekeeping and safe work procedures while performing all assigned duties Project work as needed to improve processes and department flow Assists department supervisor in any projects or processes as needed Trains dept. employees on maintenance job functions and environmental requirements. Maintain Customer Service at a high / positive level May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Strong mechanical ability Strong knowledge of shop math Able to read and use precision measuring equipment Good communication skills, both verbal and written General knowledge and familiarity with machine shop equipment

• including shop tools, forklifts, cranes, hoists, exhaust fans, and welding machines Must be able to read and understand operators / owners' manuals and blueprints Knowledge of electrical equipment electrical repairs Requires knowledge of environmental practices, procedures and requirements
• to include waste removal Ability to work in a team environment and get along with others
• position requires constant interaction with all production related employees and vendors Ability to schedule and prioritize work to ensure timely completion of work assignments Forklift and Scissor Lift experience

Education and Experience:

HS Diploma or GED required Technical school training preferred Minimum 6 years' machine or mechanical maintenance experience required Current/insurable driver's license for travel to pick up parts

Working Conditions:

Ability to lift, push or pull up to 35 pounds alone and greater than 35 pounds with assistance. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (up to 8+ hours) as required by tasks being completed Ability to wear appropriate PPE, including hearing/eye protection, gloves and safety shoes Must be able to work overtime as needed to complete job assignments Ability to work in a non-climate controlled manufacturing plant environment Must be able to work in confined spaces Must be able to tolerate heights Frequent walking, bending, stooping, reaching and climbing as required by tasks being completed