Electromechanical Technician (Industrial Electrician) - 2nd shift

GATX•Hearne, TX

7d•$33 - $34

About The Position

GATX Corporation is hiring an Electromechanical Technician to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical systems, apparatus, and components of industrial machinery and equipment. The role works with a broad range of industrial systems, including automated blast and paint equipment, cleaning systems, welding units, ovens, programmable controllers, boilers, compressors, and mobile equipment. The technician also maintains utility lines, performs welding as required, and keeps the work area clean and orderly while following established safety policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints and maintenance manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide two-digit numbers.
Ability to reason through and plan work details and procedures to obtain desired results.
Ability to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions.
Ability to perform overhead work for extended periods.
Ability to safely lift up to 51 pounds regularly and up to 85 pounds occasionally from ground level.
Ability to push or pull up to 140 pounds of force horizontally.
Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated heights.
Ability to work in extreme temperature environments.
Ability to enter confined spaces and work in enclosed environments.

Responsibilities

Diagnose problems with and repair machines and equipment, including automated blast and paint systems, man-movers, cleaning systems, welding units, infrared drying ovens, programmable controllers, comfort heaters, boilers, air compressors, and mobile equipment.
Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connect cables and wires between machines and equipment.
Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, and replace damaged or broken cables.
Test malfunctioning machinery and discuss problems with maintenance workers, maintenance managers, and other employees to diagnose malfunctions.
Replace faulty electrical machine components, including relays, switches, and motors, and position sensing devices.
Diagnose and repair or replace faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
Replace electric motor bearings and install motors, pumps, valves, and blast wheel components.
Use buttons, keys, and programmable controllers to program automated machinery, test for malfunctions, and verify repairs.
Maintain steam, water, gas, and airline systems and perform repairs as required.
Perform welding on ferrous metals as required.
Diagnose and replace faulty machinery, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Comply with established safety policies, support ongoing safety awareness, and recommend improvements to health and safety policies and programs when possible.