Industrial Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Sparrow Company is seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Technician to join an established manufacturing organization in El Paso, TX. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing machinery and facility equipment, with a strong focus on electrical and mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, a proactive approach to minimizing equipment downtime, and the ability to work effectively with manufacturing and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform routine electrical and mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and installations on manufacturing machinery and equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical systems using schematics and technical documentation
• Troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Maintain and repair equipment to support reliable and efficient manufacturing operations
• Respond promptly to maintenance work orders from the manufacturing team
• Complete repairs efficiently while minimizing equipment downtime
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment issues
• Troubleshoot and work with electrical systems ranging from 24V to 480V
• Maintain and troubleshoot compressors, cooling towers, HVAC equipment, chillers, thermulators, and material conveying systems
• Work safely at elevated heights, including ladders, booms, and platforms
• Collaborate with manufacturing and maintenance personnel to identify equipment issues and develop effective solutions
• Provide professional and responsive service to internal customers and manufacturing personnel
• Follow established safety procedures and maintenance practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Electrical maintenance experience required
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Strong knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Experience working with electrical voltages ranging from 24V to 480V
• Familiarity with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), AC and DC drives, and stepper motors
• Knowledge of compressors, cooling towers, HVAC equipment, chillers, thermulators, and material conveying systems
• Ability to safely work at heights, including ladders, booms, and platforms
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to work any available shift, including 10- or 12-hour day or night shifts
• Willingness to work overtime as required
• Experience in wire and cable manufacturing is a plus, particularly with extruders, rod mills, multi-wire machines, bunchers, compounders, or similar equipment
• Applicants may be subject to a background check.*
• A pre-employment screening may be required as a condition of employment.

*A conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment. We will consider factors such as the timing, nature, and seriousness of any offense, as well as evidence of rehabilitation.

Sparrow Company Executive Search & Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.