Maintenance Technician
Apply now »Date: Aug 16, 2024
Location: McKinney, TX, US, 75069
Company: PACCAR
Company Information
PACCAR is a Global Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
Division Information
Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is headquartered in McKinney, TX a suburb of Dallas. Dynacraft is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium and heavy-duty truck parts sold under Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. For fifty years Dynacraft has provided the company’s truck divisions and PACCAR Parts division with high quality components, subassemblies, and specialized services. Dynacraft has production facilities in Louisville, KY, and McKinney, TX.
Requisition Summary
Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, strives to be the premier supplier in product quality, on-time delivery, and pre-production support to PACCAR’s Kenworth and Peterbilt truck divisions and PACCAR Parts. The Maintenance Technician reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and is responsible for all building and production maintenance.
The Maintenance Technician is a key member of a small team responsible for the McKinney facility. All members of this team will wear multiple hats covering all functional areas of plant stabilization at our McKinney, TX facility. This is an opportunity to participate in building the foundation for the Division’s future growth. This position is for the 3rd shift (10:00 pm - 6:30 am).
Job Functions / Responsibilities
- Perform PM, troubleshooting and breakdown repair of industrial production equipment.
- Open and close PM’s and Work Orders in CMMS.
- Communicate information in pass downs between shifts.
- Perform equipment upgrades to support improvements to safety, quality and on-time shipment.
- Assist with the design, fabrication and installation of new machines and equipment.
- Perform facility related repairs.
- Maintain and repair production hand tools including tool control.
- Suggest improvements to production equipment, processes and the PM program.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Capable of troubleshooting and repairing electro-mechanical industrial equipment using drawings, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
- Able to troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild hydraulic and pneumatic power systems.
- Able to troubleshoot, repair and rebuild equipment electrical power and control circuits.
- Knowledge of industrial electronics including PLC trouble shooting.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
- Capable of general steel fabrication using saws, torches, welders, mill and lathe.
- Good decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to listen to and communicate clearly with others, verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated understanding of safe maintenance practices and operations, working under general supervision.
- Candidate must have flexibility to work 2nd shift, 3rd shift, and weekends as needed.
Education and Experience
- High school graduate required.
- Post-secondary technical education preferred.
- Minimum three years of related experience.
- Technical associate degree preferred.
Benefits
As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:
- 401k with up to a 5% company match
- Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
- Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Paid short-and long-term disability programs
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
- This position is also eligible for a holiday gift
Diversity
PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions and increases employee engagement.
PACCAR increases awareness through the efforts of global company-wide Diversity Councils and various employee resource groups that support initiatives & activities including multi-cultural events, outreach, mentorship programs, and more. PACCAR has been awarded the Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018 by the Women In Trucking Association and Newsweek 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women.
For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment page: Diversity and Inclusion (https://jobs.paccar.com/content/Diversity-and-Inclusion/?locale=en_US)
Additional Information
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
This is a safety-sensitive position, and the pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis testing.
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Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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