Job Description:

ARDEX Americas (www.ArdexAmericas.com), is the Global industry leader in the manufacturing and development of high-performance specialty building materials. Our success is built on continuously innovating products that shape the construction industry.

We are immediately hiring for a MAINTENANCE MECHANIC.

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This position will be located at our Dallas, GA Production facility. This is a full-time position with benefits. 

The chief duties of the Maintenance Technician will be repairing, maintaining, and installing plant equipment. This role is vital in ensuring that all plant equipment and related facilities are running smoothly. As a member of the ARDEX team, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and opportunities to progress your career.

Key responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair plant machinery.
• Follow safe work practices by ensuring safety procedures are always adhered to.
• Ability to read and understand machinery prints, schematics, and manuals.
• Work closely with Plant Manager and Production Lead to identify maintenance priorities.
• Follow good housekeeping practices.
• Support Engineering on new equipment installations, modifications, and fabrications.
• Work as a team with Production and Engineering on process improvement issues.
• Adopt and apply 5S, lean manufacturing approaches and other continuous improvement initiatives into the plant and maintenance operation.
• Assist with Tanker loading and unloading.
• All other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Experience and Skills:

• 5+ years maintenance experience preferred
• Demonstrates strong mechanical, basic electrical and good hands-on skills
• Must be able to lift 55 pounds. Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time, occasionally kneeling and bending.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and written with supervisors, maintenance, and other employees
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends when required.
• Must be customer focused and maintain a high level of support for Production.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Demonstrates ARDEX Growth Mindset competencies: Innovation, Open Mindedness, Collaboration, Agility, Initiating Action and Execution, Ownership

Education:

• Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field is preferred
• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Benefits

• Competitive salary 
• Immediate Paid Time off (PTO) eligibility, and 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs and Wellness Initiatives
• 401K match
• Paid college tuition up to $5,250 per year.   Finish college debt free!   See program details for more info
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Reduced gym memberships, wellness programs, pet insurance, Tickets at Work, community support