Mechanic, Maintenance - Reliability & Operations Support

The Maintenance Technician at Savage's Corpus Christi Facility will be responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of equipment used at the facility.Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply!

The Basics:

Location: Corpus Christi, TXDays/Hours: Monday- Friday- 10 HR Days- Weekends and Holidays on call.Equipment Used: Heavy equipment, pickups, and conveyorsMaterial Handled:

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match.Uniform Services Time Off (USTO)Uniform Services Differential PayA culture that appreciates Team Members

What you'll be doing:

Perform minor/major repairs and scheduled preventative maintenance on mobile heavy equipment, conveyors and pickups, at our Corpus Christi facility.A conveyor maintenance technician inspects, repairs, and prevents breakdowns in industrial belt or roller systems. Duties include diagnosing mechanical or electrical faults, adjusting belt tension, aligning rollers, and replacing worn parts to keep manufacturing or logistics operations running safely.Inspect: Check belts, rollers, bearings, and motors for wear.Repair: Fix jams, splice torn belts, and swap bad parts.Adjust: Align tracking and set correct belt tension.Lubricate: Grease moving parts on a routine schedule.Test: Run diagnostic checks and trial runs under loadKnowledge: Basic electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical principles.Safety: Strict adherence to lockout/tagout (LOTO) and OSHA rules.Physical: Able to lift heavy items, climb, and stand for long shiftsAssist with other facility mechanical repairs as necessaryMaintain shop cleanliness and parts inventoryLearn and partner with the Operations Manager to utilize the CMMS system as a tool of organization and preventative maintenance record keepingEnsure all work is performed in compliance with regulatory requirementsFollow proper safety rules, maintenance and operating proceduresAssist with writing and revising maintenance procedures as neededSupport other areas of the operation, as deemed by the Operations Manager, even in areas outside typical heavy equipment/conveyor mechanic duties

Requirements to be successful:

Experience troubleshooting and repairing mobile heavy equipment, pickups, and conveyors.Minor electrical repairs and troubleshooting requiredAn expert in identifying and diagnosing needed repairs by computer-based systems, being able to visually recognize problems a big plusHas an invested interest in operational safetyBe able to read, write, and understand English and follow written and/or verbal instructionsWelding experience a plusWillingness to do a significant amount of preventative maintenancePrepared to help with anything requiring attention, as directed by the Operations ManagerEnvironmental awarenessKnowledge and experience using a CMMS is helpfulExcellent communication skillsEffective interfacing with internal leadership, direct reports, external vendors and other team membersTWIC RequiredSelf-starter capable of working independently, in line with company goals, strategies and policiesAbility to be on call at designated times, work weekends and night shift when required.Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and carry critical projects to completionA strong record of continuous improvement, personal development and attention to detailThe chosen candidate will have a value system that will embrace our culture

Preferred qualifications:

Prior experience as a mobile equipment mechanic/diesel mechanic, conveyors and pickups, requiredCertifications preferred but not required

Some physical requirements and working conditions:

Able to lift 50 lbsWill be on your feet for extended period of time throughout the dayNavigating the facility will include, but is not limited to, exposure to harsh weather conditions, uneven ground, ladders, racks and other high places, ground that can be slick or uneven, and other industrial hazardsThe work site is an industrial setting and will require someone who can work safely around this type of environment, as well as ensure compliance to strict OSHA and State regulations