Maintenance Mechanic

Company Profile

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a San Antonio, Texas based privately held company, has been in business for over 40 years and has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high quality comfort footwear.

Position – Maintenance Mechanic Factory 1

Job Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.

• Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using, hand tools, or power tools.

• Relocate or install lighting, power rails, conduit or other components of an electrical system as needed.

• Test electrical systems, circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.

• Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.

• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.

• Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, machinery, or equipment.

• Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery

• Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or the SAS Parts Dept.

• Other job duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter with the desire to take initiative.

• Ability to work collaboratively or independently.

• Must be accountable for their actions.

• Be respectful at all times.

• Asks for and offers others help when needed.

• Be self-motivated and have a strong work ethic.

• Computer experience a plus.

• Bilingual a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Physical labor is often necessary for 8 hours or more per day with breaks approximately every two hours including stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, kneeling, squatting, twisting, reaching overhead, talking, hearing and engaging in repetitive motions. Must be able to tolerate some vibration and noise.

• Excellent vision to inspect machines.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted, above 50 lbs requires assistance.

• Must be able to sit or stand for 8-10 hours.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent a plus but not required.

• 1 year - Machine/ Equipment Maintenance experience, preferably in an industrial environment

• 1 year - Electrical Troubleshooting, Maintenance experience, preferably in an industrial environment.

• Prior experience Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

• Troubleshooting- determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

• Critical Thinking Skills -using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Equipment Selection-determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

I have read and understand the duties, responsibilities and qualifications of this position and acknowledge that I can perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation. I also understand that this is a summary of this position's duties and other responsibilities may be assigned as the company deems necessary.

SAS is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to-race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientations, national origins, disability status, age, marital status or protected veteran class. No phone calls or agencies please.