Screen Printing Maintenance Technician

Houston TX

Description

When sending in your request for this job, please include a picture of your favorite tool or tools. Who we are: Night Owls is a full service merchandise apparel, logistics company based in Houston, TX. While we offer high end screen printed promotional products, and fulfillment services, we really pride ourselves most on crafting unique merchandise that builds a lasting connection and fosters community between our customers and their fans. “It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do. We hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.” Steve Jobs The Maintenance Technician is critical to our long term growth and to help continue to drive our success. We’re looking for a self starter that can build out this role and area for our company. It’s an exciting time in Night Owls growth and this role will be at center stage. What’s in it for you: Become a member of our fast growing team Become a leader in screen printing equipment space Unique and different days, everyday Constantly puzzle solving Work with your hands Work in an environment of growth Role Specific Benefits: Shape our Maintenance Strategy Identify and solve equipment problems Assist in identifying future equipment needs and installation Benefits of working at Night Owls: Fun, energetic and lively work environment Amazing swag Customers love us Convenient location Company lunches, gatherings and celebrations 401K Paid time off Sick leave Health insurance JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE: Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains machinery, equipment, buildings and facilities, and installs new equipment and machinery, in accordance with company policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Install, repair, rebuild, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment used in production and related services, maximizing production time and minimizing downtime. Explore methods for the improvement of machine operation. Upgrade machinery and equipment to improve production. Diagnose machine malfunctions and operating difficulties. Make repairs or adjustments to keep equipment in production. Rebuild machines and overhaul troublesome components and attachments to involve dismantling, inspection, machining or replacement of purchased parts. Perform various activities relative to the installation and relocation of existing machines and equipment to involve dismantling, erection, leveling, fitting and aligning operations. Perform maintenance on the buildings, facilities, and the grounds. Assist to determine the nature and scope of forthcoming projects and the requirements for completion. Complete assigned projects as directed. Perform all assigned preventive maintenance on production equipment and machinery, and the building and grounds. Order parts and supplies as needed. Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology and changes in the industry. Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc. Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Requires the use of hearing protection, eye protection, and safety shoes as dictated by the work being performed. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Requires an associate degree in mechanical maintenance or trades training equivalent to a complete, accredited apprenticeship and three to five years of related experience; or four years of high school and four to five years of progressively responsible related experience; or a combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of our organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Requires the ability to read and work from blueprints, schematics and diagrams, the ability to operate forklift trucks, the ability to operate a wide variety of small hand and power tools, and precision measuring devices, the ability to operate a variety of electronic testing equipment, and the ability to operate shop equipment. Requires the ability to be on-call as needed. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Requires a valid driver’s license. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.