Maintenance Tech

Job Position: Maintenance Tech

Location: WACO, TX 76712

Pay Rate: $27 - $33/hr

Shift: 3pm - 11pm

Description: Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support production by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery and equipment. This position will focus heavily on electrical troubleshooting, drive systems, and minimizing equipment downtime. PLC experience is a plus.

Primary Functions and Duties
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance. Following operational manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and instructions on PM assignment worksheet
• Troubleshoot equipment, mechanically and electronically. Locate sources of problems and repair
• Remove defective parts and replace as needed
• Control and minimize downtime while maintaining communication with Maintenance Supervisor and Operations management
• Submit purchase requisitions with a list of parts needed for repairs; identify if parts are for stock or for a specific project
• Responsible for reporting all activities or any line calls throughout the shift
• Complete Daily Log Reports, thoroughly complete work orders in CMMS system
• Maintains continuity among work teams by communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Suggests any opportunities for improvement on equipment or setups that will help the process
• Maintains equipment, parts, and inventory by checking out parts from stock to determine inventory level
• Ensure Lockout Tag out procedures are applied and implemented when needed.
• All equipment necessary to provide service for production support

Qualifications
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment, both mechanically and electrically.
• Have the ability to read electrical diagrams and schematics
• Must have the ability to use a multi-meter and operate shop power tools.
• Must have personal hand tools and toolbox.
• Must be able to use a computer to enter daily information and CMMS data.
• Must be able to work night shifts and weekends
• Must be able to be on call, (as needed)
• Knowledge on AC, DC drives motors, motor controls, sensors, and electrical wiring.
• Knowledge and maintenance experience in PLCs, (Preferred)
• Punctuality and good attendance
• Minimum of 5 years of experience maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge and maintenance experience in drives, motor controls, sensors, hydraulic, pneumatic controls

Job Type
• Full-time

Physical Demands
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Key Skills to Look For:
Electrical troubleshooting
Drive troubleshooting
Motor controls
PLC experience (preferred)
Industrial equipment maintenance
Preventive maintenance experience