Maintenance Technician

Posted 19 days ago

caltek staffingMegargel (TX)

Industrial Machinery Mechanics Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$30.00 per hour

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About the role

Maintenance Technician with strong hydraulic systems expertise to keep our aluminum extrusion presses and support equipment running at peak performance. This role is built for a hands-on troubleshooter who knows presses inside and out — someone who can read a hydraulic schematic and who understands the impact of downtime to the operation. If you've spent your career around extrusion presses, die ovens, stretchers, saws, and the high-pressure hydraulic systems that drive them, we want to talk to you.

Responsibilities:

Diagnose, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems on aluminum extrusion presses, including pumps, valves, cylinders, accumulators, servo/proportional valves, and high-pressure lines.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on extrusion presses, billet heaters, die ovens, run-out tables, stretchers, saws, and related equipment to minimize unplanned downtime.
Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults using schematics, manuals, and diagnostic tools; drive root-cause analysis on recurring failures.
Rebuild and calibrate hydraulic pumps, cylinders, and valve assemblies; maintain proper fluid cleanliness, filtration, and system pressure specs.
Respond quickly to press-down and line-down calls, working safely under time pressure to restore production.
Read and interpret hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical schematics/blueprints to support repairs and equipment upgrades.
Support installation, alignment, and startup of new or rebuilt equipment.
Partner with production teams to improve equipment reliability and extrusion press uptime.
Follow all plant safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and environmental procedures without exception.
Qualifications3–5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with a strong concentration in hydraulic systems; aluminum extrusion or heavy press experience strongly preferred.
Solid working knowledge of high-pressure hydraulic circuits, pumps, valves, and cylinders, plus proficiency in basic mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic troubleshooting.
Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics and technical manuals.
Experience with press-related equipment such as extrusion presses, stretchers, saws, handling systems, ovens, or similar heavy industrial machinery.
Comfortable with the use of precision tools, hand and power tools, and standard diagnostic equipment (pressure gauges, multimeters, etc.).Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently under pressure during downtime events.
Willingness to work overtime
High school diploma or equivalent; technical/trade school certification in industrial maintenance or hydraulics a plus.
Forklift and/or overhead crane certification a plus.5 AM Start Time Pay is $30/hour

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