Industrial Facility Maintenance Technician

Novolex Corporate•Corsicana, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Facility Maintenance Technician (also described as an Electro-Mechanic) is a front-line reactive troubleshooter and systems analyzer responsible for maintenance and repair of plant equipment and facilities. The role requires electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical knowledge, a strong manufacturing background, mechanical aptitude, and process troubleshooting skills. The technician works independently with little to no supervision and may perform other duties as assigned. Electrical work includes performing or assisting with major and minor repairs involving 480V three-phase motors and installations, motor starter circuits, VFD drives, photo-optic sensing devices, proximity switches, E-stop circuitry, and ground-fault detection, following the company’s Electrical Safety Program. The technician uses precision measuring devices, hand tools, and electrical testing instruments; reads and interprets schematics; applies basic electrical theory; and troubleshoots plant maintenance problems, especially electrical issues involving AC and DC drives and motor-control circuits. PLC troubleshooting is a plus. Mechanical work includes maintaining, cleaning, lubricating, adjusting, diagnosing, disassembling, repairing, and replacing equipment and machinery such as motors, conveyors, pumps, belts, and chains. The technician works with pneumatic and hydraulic systems, reads mechanical prints and technical data, and interprets P&ID drawings. The position is based in Corsicana, Texas, and offers a stated pay rate of $31–$42 per hour depending on experience. The available shift is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Requirements

A two-year Industrial Electrical degree or 1–2 years of equivalent experience in an industrial environment.
At least two years as a Plant Shift Maintenance Technician or four years of industrial maintenance experience responsible for electrical and mechanical repairs.
Strong manufacturing background, demonstrated mechanical aptitude, and process troubleshooting skills.
Electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical knowledge sufficient to understand processes and electrical controls.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair electromechanical equipment.
Knowledge of pneumatics, blueprint and schematic reading, welding, shop equipment, and fabrication.
Familiarity with AC and DC drives and PLCs.
Basic computer skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision.
Ability to operate a forklift and high-lift equipment.
Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Welding experience is desired.
PLC experience is a plus.
Two to four years of boiler experience and a current Boiler Operator Certification are preferred.
An electrical background with troubleshooting experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot plant systems and maintenance problems, with a major emphasis on electrical issues.
Perform or assist with major and minor electrical repairs, including 480V three-phase motors, motor starter circuits, VFD drives, sensing devices, proximity switches, E-stop circuitry, and ground-fault detection.
Use precision measuring devices, hand tools, and electrical testing instruments to work on electrical equipment.
Read and interpret electrical schematics and identify basic electrical symbols.
Troubleshoot AC and DC drives and basic motor-control circuits.
Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment as needed.
Examine mechanical equipment to diagnose problems.
Disassemble, repair or replace, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, including motors, conveyors, pumps, belts, and chains.
Read mechanical prints and technical data during equipment installation and repair, and interpret P&ID drawings.
Perform other duties as assigned.