Industrial Maintenance Technician

$58,240 - $66,560/Yr

Qual Pac Brookshire - Brookshire, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Brookshire, TX

501-1,000 employees

About the position

The Industrial Maintenance Technician at Quality Packaging (Qual Pac) is responsible for maintaining and repairing various mechanical handling equipment and building systems. This role requires strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The technician will ensure equipment efficiency and reliability while adhering to safety regulations and maintaining a clean work area.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on mechanical handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, sweepers, etc.)
• Document records of maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Select repair parts and update parts records.
• Repair mechanical damage and replace defective parts, which may include welding, brazing, and soldering.
• Conduct repairs on mechanical handling equipment, racking, floors, plumbing, piping, and other warehouse structural components.
• Maintain and repair batteries and chargers.
• Apply mechanical skills and knowledge to troubleshoot and repair electrical, plumbing, pipe fitting, fabrication, and building construction issues.
• Read and interpret schematics, drawings, and other diagnostic aids for troubleshooting and repair work.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Utilize mechanical hand tools and measuring instruments for repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Comply with OSHA Safety and Health regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent experience (5 years).
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Understanding of high-voltage wiring (480V 3-phase motors).
• Experience in multi-craft maintenance and repair.
• Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with C.M.M.S. software (Preventive Maintenance/Work Order distribution systems).
• Understanding of encoders and equipment timing.
• Knowledge of Servo drives and motors.
• Variable Frequency drive operation and configuration.
• Basic knowledge of logic software.
• Strong knowledge of how components interact with PLCs (photo eyes, proximity sensors, etc.).

Nice-to-haves

• Some college education is desirable.
• Fluency in Spanish, both written and verbal, is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay ($28 - $32 per hour).
• Full-time employment with opportunities for career growth.