Maintenance Technician
Ecolab, the global leader in premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Maintenance Technician. This role is responsible for installations, repairs, and maintenance of machinery. This includes planned and unplanned maintenance on equipment, physical structures, electrical, and process and utility systems. This role is also responsible for running diagnostic tests on malfunctioning equipment and performing repairs and preventive/predictive maintenance activities in all areas of plant. What’s in it For You: The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best Comprehensive benefits package starting day one of employment including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more! Click Here to see our benefits. What You Will Do: Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on utility systems and production and processing equipment. Ensures utility systems provide continuous supply of heat, steam, cooling, electric power, gas, or air required for operations. Optimizes uptime and minimizes downtime for production and processing equipment. Follows diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions and engineering specifications. Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments. Troubleshoots, installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers, VFD’s, wiring and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment, including basic PLC control systems. Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts. Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Uses analytical instruments including multi meters, measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers, power and hand tools, welding and fabrication equipment, and office equipment such as computers, printers, fax machines, and copiers. Provides related technical guidance and expertise. Assists and coaches Maintenance, Operations, and QA associates on an ongoing basis. Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Closes out work orders in CMMS, while writing technical summaries and descriptions, and detailing work performed for permanent record keeping. Complies with the following initiatives: Maintenance Excellence, 5S, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Process Safety Management (PSM). Complies with National, State, local building/mechanical/electrical codes; safety codes, OSHA regulations; fire codes; company's and customer's policies, procedures, and standards. Perform other duties as assigned Position Details: Plant location: Fort Worth, TX Work week and shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent 4 years of industrial troubleshooting, maintenance and repair experience on highly technical precision equipment 2 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing flexographic printing press machines, rewind/slitter machines, shrink wrap machines, and packaging conveyor lines No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity Physical Demands: Ability to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10-20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25-40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree in an applicable technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience Expertise in electrical, electrical controls, mechanical, pneumatics, and hydraulics Knowledge of plant utility systems, including compressed air Knowledge of PLC’s, VFD’s, Servo’s, and plant automation systems Previous experience with industrial motor controls (Servo and VFD) Working knowledge of National, State, Local building codes, OSHA and standard industry safety rules/regulations Ability to read and interpret work orders, safety rules, mechanical and electrical drawings, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals Ability to fill out routine reports, correspondence documents and to speak effectively when conveying information to other employees with good oral and written communication skills Working knowledge of or ability to learn CMMS, Microsoft Office Suite, and Lotus Notes Ability to add, subtract, multiply all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages; Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry; Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume Ability to work various shifts Annual or Hourly Compensation Range: The pay rate is $33 per hour. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.Benefits Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. Potential Customer Requirements Notice To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to: - Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing. - Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website. Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran. In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
