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Maintenance Technician

Compunnel

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$21-23 /h
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Austin, TX
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Technicians will be responsible for the safe operation of assigned chemical and/or gas distribution systems, with duties including:

• Safety is extremely important and candidate should have demonstrated saftey experience at previous employers

• Handling and change-out of gas, chemical, and slurry containers

• Gas and chemical equipment troubleshooting and preventative/repair maintenance

• Computer operations to support job functions and customer needs

• Support of quality systems

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Walking up to 5 or 6 miles per day

• Occasionally may need to climb a tanker truck (18-wheeler), while using fall protection, to off-load chemicals into a drum.

• In some cases, Technicians must put on a supplied Contained Breathing Air Respirator (this type of respirator provides air from a cylinder through a mask connected to the cylinder) while working with chemicals (approx. 10-15 minutes)

• Basic lifting (up to 40lbs)

• Bending of the knees and overhead reaching

• PPE made available to workers include safety glasses (prescription if needed), hard hat, ear plugs, chemical apron, gloves, etc.

• The worker will be provided a voucher to purchase safety boots, which they are required to wear

• A Fit for Duty Evaluation will be required prior to reporting and annually which includes: Pulmonary Function Test for wearing a respirator, audiogram baseline for wearing hearing protection, and physical exam.

• Workers are required to complete hazardous communication training (Right to Know) before work. There are no planned activities or work in which a worker is exposed to any of the products used onsite.

Who You Are:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Valid Driver's license

• Must read and speak English

• Have a mechanical aptitude

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in maintenance or as an equipment technician or in a mechanical or electronic environment

• Experience with chemical and gas distribution equipment

• Military training

• Strong technical aptitude

• Excellent communication skills

• Proficient with MS Office Suite

• Desire to learn, college graduates, or individuals with a military background.