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SUMMARY

The maintenance technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safe, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

*Perform skilled tasks including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines

*Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities

*Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions

*Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties

*Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision

*Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas

*Metal fabrication, welding, burning and pipe-fitting

*Follow directions of supervisor

*Understand and abide by the policies, procedures, and standards of SWSTL and/or The Greenbrier Companies (GBX)

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

*Good mechanical background

*Must be able to read, speak, and understand English

*Technical Capacity

*Ethical Conduct

*Communication Proficiency

*Results Driven

*Initiative

Education and Experience

*High School Diploma (or equivalent)

*Trade School experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Key

N (Not Applicable): Activity is not applicable to this occupation

O (Occasionally): Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

F (Frequently): Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)

C (Constantly): Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Activity

Stand: continuously

Walk: continuously

Sit: occasionally

Climb: occasionally

Crawl: occasionally

Squat or kneel: occasionally

Bend: occasionally

Fine Manipulation: occasionally

Reach Outward: occasionally

Reach above shoulder: occasionally

Drive: N/A

Lift / Carry

10 lbs or less: continuously

11 - 20 lbs: continuously

21 -50 lbs: frequently

51 -100 lbs: occasionally

Over 100 lbs: N/A

Push / Pull

10 lbs or less: continuously

10 -20 lbs: frequently

20 -50 lbs: occasionally

51 -100 lbs: occasionally

Over 100 lbs: N/A

Working Conditions

*Wear the required safety equipment properly, for at least 8 hrs/day without duress

*Manually lift up to 60 lbs (anything over 60 lbs requires 2 people to lift)

*Stand and walk on concrete and/or foundry sand for a minimum of 8 hrs/day

*Tolerate a hot, dusty environment for long periods of time, without the benefit of air conditioning

Safety Equipment Required

*Hard Hat

*Steel Toed Boots

*Various Respirators

*Hearing Protection

*Various gloves

*Safety Glasses

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company: Southwest Steel

Functional Group: Production

EOE including Disability/Veteran