LB Foster

Maintenance Technician III

LB Foster  •  Birmingham, AL (Onsite)  •  15 hours ago
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Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician III, you will be r esponsible for performing preventative maintenance on all equipment products while following standard work methods and practicing safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Duties include preventative maintenance and repairs to equipment as needed and installation of new process equipment. Responsible for training new employees in maintenance process and procedures.

Responsibilities:

  1. Exemplary leader in all safe work practices and procedures.
  2. Demonstrate 5S standards to maintain a clean and safe work area.
  3. Carryout verbal and written instructions from Foreman.
  4. Responsible for the development and training of other team members in maintenance standards and procedures.
  5. Performs Foreman I duties in the absence of Foreman.
  6. Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and schedule.
  7. Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
  8. Perform regular preventative maintenance per PM schedule and provides feedback when PM schedule may require adjustments.
  9. Locate sources of problems by observing and listening to mechanical devices in operation
  10. Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
  11. Instrumental in the installation of new production equipment and required infrastructure
  12. Read and interpret work instructions, then execute work per instructions.
  13. All other duties as assigned.

Experience:

  • HS Diploma or equivalent
  • Related degree from a technical college, a plus
  • 5+ years of proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including welding and plasma cutting

Skills & Abilities:

  • In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance
  • Ability to read and understand written instructions
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment safely and efficiently
  • Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Average proficiency in mathematics
  • Good visual acuity

Competencies:

  • Problem Solving
  • Customer Focus
  • Decision Quality
  • Integrity & Trust
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Creativity
  • Learning on the Fly
  • Informing
  • Priority Setting
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Safety Oriented

The Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire.
  • Market-leading 401(k) program with company match, no vesting period.
  • 10 paid holidays per year, vacation accrual plan, paid sick leave
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • 100% tuition reimbursement.
  • Career development and advancement opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LB Foster

About LB Foster

Today’s infrastructure is built on L.B. Foster’s legacy. For more than a century, our company has provided the materials necessary to construct and maintain major transportation, construction, recreation and agriculture projects.

L.B. Foster operates individual business units that specialize in Rail and Infrastructure products and services. These segments manage engineering, manufacturing, distribution and sales facilities worldwide. We also function as a distributor and service provider in strategic alliances with industry leading manufacturing and engineering firms.

Our company maintains ongoing programs that enhance product quality, improve operational processes and assure employee safety. L.B. Foster is committed to providing superior products for our customers, an entrepreneurial climate for our employees and exceptional value for our stakeholders.

L.B. Foster has been traded publicly since 1981 on the NASDAQ with the ticker symbol FSTR.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Year Founded
1902
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