Job Description
Job Location: K2 - Kilgore, TX 75662Position Overview:
Repairs, maintains, and facilitates installation of industrial machines used in manufacturing and production operations.
Responsibilities/Job Duties:
- Ensures proper operation of natural gas compressors
- Uses hand tools, hoists, jacks, squares, rules, micrometers, plumb bobs, and power tools to assemble, install, align, and adjust machines
- Ensures machines perform to specifications by conducting tests; fine tunes machines
- Gathers and assembles parts for repairs or modifications based on blueprints
- Troubleshoots and repairs machines including when unexpected issues arise
- Support a philosophy of zero accidents by following all applicable safety procedures and maintaining equipment to operate in the safest way possible
- Adhere to company policy, procedures, and rules
- Adhere to safety requirements by wearing appropriate protective gear
- Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude
- Flexibility to work hours necessary to meet plant requirements
- Need minimal instructions of pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
- Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Thorough and broad understanding of a variety of equipment
- Excellendt organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
- Ability to read and use a tape measure in US units (not metric)
- Ability to read and use a level
- Ability to use hand tools and power tools
- Ability to work in a fast-paced shop environment
- Welding knowledge such as GMAW/MIG hard-wire
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Thorough understanding of safety practices, guidelines, rules, and laws
- Vocational school or Associates degree in related field highly preferred
- At least two years of experience required
- Prefer four years of successful apprenticeship training
- Competency test: Interpret a GA drawing and explain how to install frame, coupling, and engine.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods standing, stretching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling required
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Visual acuity to properly inspect and modify large and detailed portions of machinery
- Manual dexterity to assemble, disassemble, adjust, and relocate machines
Working Conditions
- Subject to outdoor and plant environment with adjusting temperatures and climate
Upon Employment:
- Complete a Safety overview from the EHS & Facilities Manager
- Complete a Quality overview from the Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Manager