Electromechanical Maintenance Technician Level I - Nights

Valmont Industries•Brenham, TX

7d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

Assists with and performs highly skilled technical work in areas of installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment with a wide knowledge and high degree of proficiency. The incumbent assists with new installations of equipment and performs common repairs and replacements. Electromechanical Technician 1 has a solid knowledge and the ability to follow Arc Flash requirements which are pertinent to the job. The employee assists with installation of distribution equipment including gutters, disconnects, conduits and cables in accordance with UL and National Electrical Code as well as the proper replacement or adjustment of mechanical clutches and drive trains. The technician at this tier level performs minor electrical functions which include installation and repair of lighting up to 110V, repair of small fixtures, fans, and appliances while also assisting with repair of welders, wire feeds, plasma cutters, and motors over 110V. The technicians help perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair plant production equipment. The technician uses trouble shooting aids, such as digital VOM to accurately interpret readings. The types of equipment serviced and maintained include: cranes, lathes, drills, presses, press brakes, shears, robots, tube mills, high frequency induction equipment, distribution equipment, CNC and NC equipment. Apart from general house cleaning tasks, the electromechanical technician also performs general responsibilities such as recording labor and materials and the reporting of abnormal conditions and safety hazards. The incumbent will also occasionally be in charge of different industrial lifting equipment and is expected to operate all the hoists and forklifts in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED equivalent
The ability to climb and work at elevated heights of up to eighty feet
The ability to work over ten hours a week in overtime when required for business needs
One year of previous experience maintaining industrial equipment
One year of previous experience using industrial lifting equipment, cranes or hoists
One year of previous experience using at least one of the following troubleshooting aides: thermography gun, digital VOM, volt, ohm or amp meters
The ability to accurately interpret electrical schematics, blueprints and National Electrical Code books for both AC & DC electrical systems
The ability to read and understand hydraulic and pneumatic valves and prints
The ability to pass the written Electromechanical Technician 1 test with a minimum score of 69 and a level 1 hands-on test
A working knowledge of using e-mail

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate a forklift
Experience welding and fabricating
Self-starter requiring a minimum of supervision and direction
Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical troubleshooting
Experience with low-voltage electrical / electronic troubleshooting
Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
A degree in Electromechanical Technology

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot Electrical and electronic as well as hydraulic & pneumatic troubleshooting should progressively get better.
Dropping power to a machine
Replacing proximity switches
Replacing a hydraulic pump
Replacing a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder
Installing a Hoffman box with PLC.
Whether the installation of low voltage electrical equipment meets National Electrical Codes, OSHA and Valmont Safety Standards is a decision of the technician.
Summarize jobs and give evaluations.
Recording labor and materials
Reporting of abnormal conditions and safety hazards.

Benefits

Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

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