Millwright jobs in Texas

Tower Extrusions, LLC is a privately-owned aluminum extrusion company that has been in business for over 40 years. There has been a tremendous amount of growth over that time and we are looking to add to our team!

Directly reports to the Maintenance Manager. Responsible for maintaining all manufacturing equipment and components at Tower Extrusions. As a member of the Maintenance team, openly shares knowledge and information including training of teammates.

The duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance Millwright below, but not limited to the following:

• Accountable for all mechanical, fluidic, welding, and plant equipment maintenance with minor electrical troubleshooting to ensure minimal downtime.

• Work with minimal supervision in a safe manner maintaining a clean and orderly shop.
• Respond to break-downs immediately and /or provide communication for repairs.
• Openly share knowledge and train team mates on equipment functionality and history, procedures, and drawing mark ups.
• Coach Operating personnel on equipment capability, limitations and preventative measures to improve equipment reliability.
• Follow and take initiative as directed in PM program including improving the program itself.
• Maintain the inventory of spare parts though initiating purchase request, orderliness of the racks and parts.
• Troubleshoot Hydraulic systems including Pneumatic and Electrical circuits.
• Repair, Overhaul, Fabricate, Assemble, and dismantle equipment using power tools, hand tools, machine tools and welding tools.
• Independently weld and fabricate to in order to repair machinery and improve production.
• Monitor equipment performance, document and evaluate potential problems for root cause solutions and improvements.
• Focus on continuous improvement of equipment performance to improve efficiency.
• Must communicate effectively with all plant personnel.
• Comply with all ISO and quality related policies, procedures and system requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

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  Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic in related industrial maintenance
• High energy level, good creativity, self-confidence, time management and must be a team player
• Training or experience in troubleshooting related industrial maintenance machines

Technical Skills/Competence

• A strong understanding of hydraulics and Pneumatics is essential
• Exposure to Electrical Controls and PLCs (Allen Bradley) would be a strong asset
• Welding and Fabrication experience
• Ability to read Electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics
• A solid understanding of the following equipment/technology; hand tools, drill press, lathe, crane and lifting equipment, multicentre and electrical instruments, cut-off saw, welding machine, forklift and scissor lift equipment, power tools, milling machine, torch and cutting equipment.