Aerosol Maintenance Technician

QuestSpecialty Corporation, a national specialty chemical manufacturer of over 400 products in aerosol, liquid concentrates, liquid RTU, powders and wipes located in Brenham, Texas – is seeking an *AEROSOL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN* to assist senior technician in production equipment maintenance, trouble shooting, installation, removal, and larger scale projects.
Qualified applicants *must have at least 3 years prior work experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical (IE, Auto, trades) or schooling equivalent, excellent mechanical aptitude, ability to work on a flexible schedule to assist with equipment repair, ability to read technical instructions and schematics, manual dexterity for operation and repair of machinery, ability to lift 50 pounds and forklift certified.
* This is a full-time hourly position with work schedule Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (some overtime and weekends required) with starting pay $22/hour – QuestSpecialty offers awesome referral bonuses, paid holidays and vacation, medical, dental vision and life insurance and competitive 401K Plan.
All applicants must pass background check and drug screen before hire.
Detailed job description below - (please read all before applying).
*No outside agencies or recruiters please.
* Full job description: *GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: *Aerosol Maintenance Technician Responsible for preventative maintenance, rebuilding cylinders, valves, and drives, replacing aerosol line components, troubleshooting aerosol production problems, and working with supervisor on larger scale projects such as removal, assembly, and installation of new equipment.
*SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES: * * Rebuild 3 stage cylinders (crimpers), standard pneumatic cylinders, air over hydraulic cylinders (300cc fill pumps and 510cc boosters), mechanical charging valves (impact heads), Poppet valves, drives (will train).
* Replacement and adjustment of chains, sprockets (cogs), valving, hydraulic seals, pump and assists with inventory maintenance of replacement parts and equipment.
* Trouble shoot aerosol production problems (will train).
* Work with supervisor on large scale projects including but not limited to removal, assembly, and installation of new equipment.
* Updates maintenance and repair logs * Notify supervisor of parts used and parts that need to be reordered to support aerosol production lines.
* Visually inspect parts and materials for visual defects and accept receipt if approved.
* Cleans work area and return tools to proper location - inspects tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order.
* Conducts safety checks on machines, maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance OSHA standards.
* Completes required paperwork, parts usage, and documentation.
* Performs other maintenance related work as required.
* Any other duties or projects assigned by the Supervisor.
*KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:* * At least 3 years prior work experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical (IE, Auto, trades) or schooling equivalent.
* Basic reading, writing and arithmetic with the ability to read blueprints, technical instructions, and schematics.
* Manual dexterity for operation and repair of machinery – ability to lift 50 pounds.
* Forklift certified.
* Ability to work on a flexible schedule if needed to assist with equipment repair - some weekends required.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $22.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week Benefits: * Retirement plan Experience level: * 3 years Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Overtime * Weekends as needed Work setting: * In-person * Warehouse Work Location: In person