Maintenance Technician

WireCo® is the force behind the world's evolution, through deep heritage and forward thinking, we create premium ropes that inspire limitless innovation. Our global footprint includes manufacturing plants, distribution facilities and research and development centers around the world. In Mexico, we have two facilities, one in Vallejo (Mexico City) and one in Cuautitlán (Estado de México). Our brand name in Mexico is CAMESA, and the legal name of the Company is ACEROS CAMESA.

WireCo® offers a competitive salary, incentive programs, growth opportunities and excellent benefits for employees and their families. Benefits include paid time off, paid vacation, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan and more.

For more information, visit our website at www.wireco.com.

Job description

The Maintenance Technician is in charge to keep plant machinery, auxiliary equipment, and facilities in proper operating condition within the machining area by detecting and correcting failures, assessing and reporting the condition of machinery, auxiliary equipment, and facilities, as well as identifying maintenance and spare parts needs. To perform Preventive Maintenance on machinery and auxiliary equipment in the machining area, working autonomously and responsibly, and ensuring compliance with and adherence to the organization’s guidelines.

The Maintenance Technician must proactively exhibit and motivate others in WireCo Business System (WBS) behaviors:

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusion and healthy debate that reflects the strength of our team
• Accountable - celebrates our successes, learns from failures, avoids excuses, and takes ownership of the results of our efforts
• Self-Aware - demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intention - acts in the interest of others, We approach our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined - take initiative, share ideas, and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent - promote open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious - seek outside knowledge and input to test our thinking, challenging the status quo

Responsibilities

• Receive shift handovers, review maintenance logs, and follow up on pending jobs, open work orders, and equipment conditions reported by the previous shift.
• Verify the operating condition of assigned machinery and equipment, including lathes, milling machines, shapers, and mechanical power saws, identifying abnormalities, wear, damage, and unsafe conditions.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with established schedules, work orders, and applicable procedures.
• Diagnose mechanical failures, determine corrective actions, and escalate issues requiring specialized technical support.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, sketches, and engineering specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, fits, and machining requirements.
• Operate lathes and other machine tools to manufacture, modify, repair, and adjust mechanical parts, components, tooling, and process fixtures according to production and maintenance requirements.
• Select and properly use cutting tools, accessories, and measuring instruments to perform machining operations and achieve the required dimensional accuracy and surface finish.
• Inspect manufactured or repaired parts using appropriate measuring instruments to verify compliance with drawings, dimensional tolerances, and technical specifications.
• Identify tooling and component requirements, propose manufacturing or repair solutions, and contribute to operational continuity and reduced equipment downtime.
• Identify and request the spare parts, materials, and consumables required to complete assigned work through the established warehouse requisition process.
• Complete assigned work orders, document activities performed, record materials used and conditions identified, and close work orders in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and service records to ensure traceability of maintenance activities.
• Hand over the shift to the next technician, communicating completed activities, outstanding work, equipment conditions, and risks requiring follow-up.
• Keep the work area clean and organized, following applicable safety procedures and preventing conditions that could cause accidents, equipment damage, or quality issues

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or technical career in machines and tools.
• Safety in work at heights
• Safety in electrical maintenance work
• Safety in welding and cutting work

Materials and equipment used directly

• Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes

Additional Information:

• All applicants will be considered
• Must be legally able to work in Mexico without restrictions
• Must be over 18 years of age
• Equal opportunity