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The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. Maintenance Technician 1 in Longview, Texas
Cutting-edge industrial technology meets grit, integrity and passion.
At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE: GBX) is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail and marine transportation equipment and services, powering the movement of products around the world. Greenbrier's heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization.
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