Maintenance Apprentice at Carlisle in Garland, Texas

Job Description:

Job Summary


The Maintenance Technician works independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventive, predictive and routine maintenance tasks to ensure equipment and building fully operational.


Duties and Responsibilities:


Perform needed maintenance on equipment and direct support of production operating needs


Evaluate equipment operation and suggest necessary action when malfunctions occur, or improvements are needed


Participate in planning activities and manage various plant utilities that can include chiller, steam boiler, thermal oil heaters, air compressors, security system & fire protection system


Complete process and preventive maintenance work orders. Capture and communicate associated data


Maintain plant machinery and equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, hydraulics, motors, pneumatics, automated controls and pumps


Troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facilities equipment.


Develop knowledge of electrical and PLC troubleshooting


Repair or replace control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, etc. as needed


Set up and operate power tools, drill motor, circular saw, welders, drill press, bench grinder, band saw, hand tools and other metal working equipment


Assist with fabrication and modification of new and existing equipment


Comply and participate regulatory, Carlisle, & departmental policies, procedures, & standards (PSM, safety protocols, COS)


As directed execute projects on an as needed basis


Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:


Ability to read and interpret industrial documents and electrical drawings


Industrial mechanical troubleshooting skills


Ability to repair/rebuild industrial machinery such as motors, compressors, pumps, gear boxes, hydraulics


Demonstrated ability to utilize hand tools (shop tools)


Ability to fabricate/weld


Awareness of PLCs, low and high electrical voltage, and 24 VDC - 480 VAC


Inter-Personnel Skills - Including the ability to be a team player. The ability to pass on information & training to others.


Understanding of OSHA and industrial safety protocols


Safety certifications


Ability to operate mobile equipment safely


Education and Experience:


High School Diploma or GED equivalent, technical school preferred


Experience working as a technician in an industrial manufacturing environment


Technical military specialties considered


Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled