Machinist/Mechanic bei San Antonio Shoemakers

Machinist / 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: 

SAS has an opening for a Machinist/Mechanic.

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 hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools. 

Design and Machine parts for existing and new equipment.

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. 

Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices. 

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

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

Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.

Perform general maintenance duties of buildings or properties.

Job Qualifications: 

 Machine/ Equipment Maintenance - performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.  

Operating manual machining equipment including mill, lathe, drill press, Etc.

Repairing - repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.  

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

Critical Thinking - 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.

 Physical Requirements:

 Physical labor is often necessary for 8 hours or more per day with breaks approximately every two hours including stooping, crouching, reaching,     standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, twisting, kneeling, talking, hearing, vibration, noise and engaging in repetitive motions and excellent   vision.

 Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. unassisted, above 70 lbs. requires assistance.

Education & Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

5 Years of experience 

Must be able to read Scales, Micrometers and Calipers

Machine Shop experience preferred

Conversational English and Spanish preferred

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 an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. No phone calls or agencies please.