Diesel Mechanic jobs in Brownsville, TX

Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service of the FCF direct forming line.
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must have 5-7 years’ experience.
• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge in hydraulic, pneumatics.
• Works well independently and with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Understanding of complex drawings.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

EDUCATION:

• Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, kneel, squat, twist and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.