Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Abilene, Texas, United States

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery and building as needed
• Understand and follow emergency procedures in the event of equipment failure
• Repair equipment as needed due to breakdowns
• Oversee maintenance of the facility and all equipment
• Work closely with production to ensure timely production with the highest food safety and quality standards
• Proficient in electrical and mechanical work and troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot motor controls such as HMIs and PLCs
• Diagnose automation components such as HMIs, PLCs, I/O, and VFDs
• Identify communication systems on automation devices
• Perform basic programming of PLCs
• Design and implement ideas and innovations to increase equipment efficacy, safety, and reliability
• Sanitary welding is a plus but not required

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Technical or vocational degree in related fields preferred
• Bakery experience strongly preferred
• 3-5 years of related industrial maintenance experience required

Skills:

• PLC skills: ability to troubleshoot and diagnose low voltage systems using prints and a meter; connect to PLC via laptop and software; write and read ladder logic for troubleshooting
• Ability to read and understand machine drawings
• Proficient in computer applications, spreadsheets, e-mail, SAP, and/or other related systems
• Proficient in welding, cutting, fabrication, mechanical troubleshooting
• Basic electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills required

Benefits:

Compensation: $65,000 to $70,000 (hourly rate: 31.25 - 33.65)

Benefits - Full

Direct Hire and Full Time