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UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY Production Maintenance Mechanic in DALLAS, Texas

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Compliance with all safety and housekeeping rules.
  • Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities necessary to keep industrial equipment operating efficiently.
  • Tasks may include but are not limited to motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, engineering specifications; and troubleshooting malfunctions.
  • Become familiar with plant work order system.
  • Proficiency in using hand and power tools, cranes/hoist, rigging equipment, welders, fall restraint, etc.
  • Work as part of a team, communicating and cooperating to achieve the required results.
  • Expected to take an active role in all plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
  • Adaptable to scheduling requirements including shiftwork, assignment of overtime, working weekends, etc. where applicable.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Ability to work independently to complete assigned tasks.
  • Ability to troubleshoot minor issues with the equipment.
  • Team player, good communication skills needed with all co-workers.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
  • Ability to perform assigned repair and servicing tasks.
  • Willingness to work the assigned schedule.
  • Consistently demonstrate an understanding of all plant and departmental safety rules, standards, and programs.
  • Meet the essential physical requirements of the position. Climb steps and ladders.
  • Have ability to understand verbal and written instructions from plant supervision and efficiently and effectively perform assigned tasks.
  • Responsible for maintaining a set of personal tools as specified in the operator rate program.

Additional Information:

Department:Maintenance, Schedule: 8-hour work schedule and overtime as business needs arise.

Day shift - 7a-3p, 2nd shift - 3p-11p, Night shift - 11p-7a

Schedule: Monday - Friday with regular Saturday work

Hourly Salary: $30.00

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

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