Electronic Technician

Vallourec - North America•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Electronic Technician sets up CNC lathes and mills for new operations and maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs CNC machines, mechanical equipment, machine controls, power transmission components, and hydraulic systems. The role uses diagrams, manuals, and engineering specifications to diagnose malfunctions and identify root causes so permanent repairs can reduce costly downtime. It also maintains machine and repair documentation, follows safety regulations, and keeps work areas clean and orderly. This is an active position involving standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing during the shift. The technician uses hand and power tools, measuring equipment, and other maintenance equipment.

Requirements

Minimum 10+ years of experience in industrial electrical/electronic maintenance.
Strong working knowledge of SAP.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and electrical and mechanical diagrams.
Ability to use measuring tools, hand and power tools, and maintenance equipment.
Competencies include teamwork, adaptability, accountability, reliability, initiative, safety awareness, constructive feedback, pride in performance, continuous improvement and quality, communication, positive responses to change, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in electronics or substantial work toward completion of an electrical or electronic degree.

Responsibilities

Set up CNC lathes and mills for new operations.
Perform preventive maintenance on machining lathes and mills, motors, pneumatic tools, and production equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Identify the root cause of problems using sound troubleshooting methods and make permanent repairs to minimize downtime.
Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair machine control components, including motor drives, controllers, sensors, switches, breakers, overloads, and power supplies.
Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair power transmission components, including drives, bearings, gears, belts, chains, and sprockets.
Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic systems, including tanks, pumps, valves, piping, cylinders, and controls.
Maintain records and documentation, including machine files and repair files.
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical parts manuals, electrical and mechanical diagrams, and measurements from gauges, meters, calipers, and other measuring tools.
Use required hand and power tools and maintenance equipment, including drills, saws, torches, jacks, ladders, cranes, and forklifts.