Production Maintenance Technician - Buffalo Framing & Truss LP

Buffalo Framing & Truss, LLC has helped build Central Texas by providing turnkey framing, trusses and wall panels for over 30 years. We understand that the way to continue our success is by hiring outstanding individuals that are committed to excellence. If this sounds like a company you would like to be a part of, please apply. We are seeking a Production Maintenance Technician to join our team.

Job summary:
The Production Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing maintenance throughout the Truss Plant, Wall Panel Plant, and office facilities. Work with a variety of automated woodworking and innovative component manufacturing machinery including assembly tables, roller presses, industrial saws, cranes, marking systems, conveyors, and more. Be a part of a small, effective maintenance team that prides itself on creativity, flexibility, and dedication to supporting production operations.

Responsibilities:
• Diagnose malfunctions with interconnected mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and software/hardware systems.
• Organize workflow and track progress through digital ticketing software.
• Contribute to the digital knowledge base with repair history and procedural information.
• Maintain and repair electric motors, gear boxes, PLCs, pneumatic cylinders, chain/belt drive assemblies, bearings, VFDs, scanners, encoders, servo-motor drives, and 3-phase/single-phase electrical assemblies.
• Work with production team to schedule PM’s and coordinate repairs.
• Facilitate machinery installations and facility improvements.
• Perform preventative maintenance and document work performed.
• Work in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Performs preventative maintenance and skilled repairs on complex electrical and mechanical production equipment and systems.
• Follows standard procedures to monitor equipment for performance, safety, and effectiveness.
• Performs equipment failure analysis to complete preventative and unscheduled maintenance.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:
• 3-5 years of machinery maintenance and repair experience (Maintenance Tech III or equivalent).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to perform duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds at a time – occasionally.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, and crawl into awkward spaces.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range.

Benefits:
• Health Insurance – Medical, Dental and Vision
• FSA
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401K
• PTO and Paid Holidays