Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:

TCC Materials is a leading manufacturer of architectural and concrete specialty products, which include concrete masonry block, concrete repair products, precast, architectural stone, mortars and grout, and hardscape landscaping products. Consider joining an amazing family-owned business, with over 65 years of industry experience! We offer competitive pay and a great benefits package.

What You'll Do:

Work closely with Production Team to ensure quality and productivity objectives are met or exceeded. Conduct routine, extensive, timely preventative maintenance and repair procedures on buildings, mechanical equipment and utility systems. Work with Plant Manager and Production Team to develop new and creative ideas to improve productivity. Ensure safe practices in performing maintenance and machine operation functions in compliance with Company Safety Policy/Procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment that is down or in need of repair:

  • Perform timely and professional troubleshooting tasks such as Robotic, electrical, mechanical, welding, and pneumatic.

  • Troubleshoot three phase, single phase, PLC controlled equipment, control circuits, motors, VFD’s and test fuses as well as troubleshoots apparatuses such as level probes, limit switches, switches, photo eyes and proximity switches.

  • Troubleshoot gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, elevators, gates, fans, dryer, dust collectors, palletizers and baggers. Welding may consist of arc welding steel and the use of a cutting torch. Most welding would be repair welding with some fabricating. Pneumatic maintenance may consist of troubleshooting air compressors, air dryers, air cylinders, air valves and air solenoids.

• Maintain facility and facility systems: Perform building maintenance and/or repair of building systems. For example, door repair, dock repair, changing light bulbs, minor plumbing, heater repair and changing HVAC filters.

• Preventive maintenance on all equipment: Need to complete daily, monthly and annual preventative maintenance check lists in a timely manner. Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment in the plant. This may consist of inspecting, greasing, cleaning or repairing production equipment to insure uninterrupted production capability. Checklists may be provided for the minimum amount of preventative maintenance to be performed. 

• Operate appropriate hand and power tools for performing maintenance: Efficiently use wrenches, pliers, socket sets, screwdrivers, punches, hammer, and other hand tools. Operate drills, drill press, and grinders safely and efficiently.

• Responsible for notifying the designated person to order the parts needed for maintenance: Identify parts needed to repair equipment. For example, sprockets for conveyor or belt size and length needed for conveyor. Must be able to look up parts in machine manuals and identify what is needed for the repair.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times, including an organized parts room. Maintenance personnel will be designated a workbench with tools and will be responsible for the work area and the tools. Leaving tools or debris lying around is unacceptable.

• Perform maintenance task using appropriate safety equipment and safety procedures (i.e.: lockout tag out, guarding, confined space, use of respirators and fall protection). Maintenance will be required to follow company’s lock out tag out policy. Replace all guards before putting a piece of equipment back into service after working on it. Use a respirator in certain location working in the plant. Adhere to the company’s policy on fall protection.

• Provide backup to workers engaged in production, warehousing, inventory management, and shipping as needed to facilitate an accurate order-fulfillment process.

• Optimize efficiency, productivity, and equipment performance in order to meet objectives. Develop, implement, and verify standard operating procedures (SOP) for all job-related tasks.

• Ability to be on-call during all production shifts for troubleshooting assistance and be available to travel to plant as needed.

• Maintain effective working relationships with company employees, suppliers, and customers. Promote and maintain the professional image and reputation of the company and ensure timely problem resolution and customer satisfaction.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Technical knowledge and skills equivalent to a vocational technical degree. Vocational degree/certificate and 3+ years’ experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.

• Strong communication, leadership, math, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to read, write, and speak in English.

• Experience and ability to work with machine operators, equipment operators, and plant production workers.

• Experience with building and property maintenance and understanding of manufacturing equipment and process essential.

• Mechanically inclined with excellent troubleshooting skills.

• Strong abilities in planning, organizing, problem solving and multitasking.

• Welding, electrical and mechanical experience in an industrial environment.

• Ability to work well with others in a teamwork environment.

• Must be able to follow instructions and adhere to all the company’s safety policy procedures and recommendation.

• Must be able to become familiar with OSHA, EPA, NEC, and other national and regional codes.

• Experience with manufacturing/production computerized batching/PLC systems

• Must be proficient in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Wellness Program

• Education Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We recognize that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourage qualified women, minorities,

individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. Join us in building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve.