Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Dal-Tile is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our TEAM! As a Maintenance Technician, we need someone who can make adjustments to machines and equipment for proper operation. This is a 1st shift position working Monday to Thursday from 4:00 am to 2:30 pm.

The Maintenance Technician performs complex mechanical duties and a variety of electrical troubleshooting in the installation, maintenance, and repair of mixing equipment, presses, and kilns used in our manufacturing processes.

Major Function and Scope:

• Installs, maintains, or repairs equipment for the generation, distribution or utilization of manufacturing equipment.
• Locates and diagnoses issues with equipment working from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications.
• Examines machines and equipment to diagnose the source of trouble.
• Dismantles machines and performs repairs.
• Makes necessary adjustments to machines and equipment for proper operation.
• Conducts scheduled preventative maintenance procedures.
• Performs minor electrical repairs and installations.
• Operates pipe cutting and/or pipe bending equipment.
• Maintains historical service records on powered industrial trucks.
• Performs light welding and plumbing repairs.
• Continuously reviews their respective area for ideas and thoughts that will drive productivity and reduce costs within the organization and be able to professionally speak to their solution for improvement.
• Informs supervisor of operational status of equipment and notifies of any problem areas.
• Follows standard operating and safety procedures.
• Keeps work area safe, clean and organized.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Associate degree in industrial electronics preferred.
• 3 or more year’s industrial electro- mechanical maintenance experience.
• Basic knowledge of Servomotors and drive units.
• Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office).

Competencies:

Routinely working at a height that requires fall protection.

Other Pertinent Job Information:

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate may be required to sometimes sit, climb or balance. The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures. The noise level is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.