Maintenance Technician A

Join the Gaco team, a trusted name in building envelope solutions with a heritage dating back to 1955.

We’re seeking a Maintenance Technician A who’s ready to be part of a company committed to formulating everyday success for every customer through innovative, reliable products used to adhere, seal, and protect at every level of the building envelope.

Job Title: Maintenance Technician A   |   Req ID: 16289   |   HR Contact: Sheena WATSON   |   Location: Building Envelope - Houston, TX

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Maintenance Technician position supports the plant by checking, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, and maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment. Schedule: 7am to 3:30pm Mon - Fri

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Perform periodic, scheduled inspections and checks of equipment to determine whether failures or issues are present and determine how soon the corrections/adjustments may need to be made
• Assemble and disassemble machines to make repairs, perform inspections, and replace with new items while maintaining safety and production goals in mind
• Troubleshoot equipment to identify root cause(s) and suggest appropriate follow-up actions
• Identify failed components and determine necessary replacement parts
• Interact directly with production and other plant teammates in a professional manner
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to receive work instructions, identify parts that belong to machines, and fully document work performed
• Comply with all safety and environmental protocols relating to operations
• Locate spare parts in the storeroom and follow stock check-out processes
• Maintain a dedicated toolbox and shared maintenance tools and supplies in a organized manner so that materials can be accessed quickly and reliably
   

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• High school diploma
• Five or more years’ experience in an industrial environment as a maintenance employee performing Preventive (planned) and Corrective (unplanned) Maintenance
• Knowledge of and experience working in all the following areas: 
  ▪ Power Transmission – chains, belts, gearboxes, bearings, brakes, couplings, etc.
  ▪ Lubrication – oils, greases, storage and handling, application, etc.
  ▪ Hydraulics & Pneumatics – valves, actuators, compressors and pumps, piping andtubing, etc.
  ▪ DC Circuits – relays, contactors, power supplies, etc.
  ▪ AC Circuits (120V to 480V) – motors, drives, transformers, etc. Process Controls
  ▪ Industrial Automation – robotics, PID, machine control, etc.
  ▪ PLCs & Networking – Allen Bradly,communication, signals, I/O, LANs, etc.

Desired:
Associates degree or 2+ years of vocational training
Experience with maintenance technologies such as Vibration Analysis, Thermography, Ultrasound Inspection, Oil Analysis, and Precision Alignment
Certifications in mechanical/industrial fields (electrician, millwright, welding, controls etc.)

Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation
• Retirement Savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage 
• Holistic Health & Well-Being Programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care
• Vision and other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts 
• Paid Time Off and Holidays 
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity) 
• Educational Assistance Program