Lead Equipment Technician

Valtir LLC•Fort Worth, TX

2d•$25 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Valtir is currently looking to hire a Lead Equipment Technician team member for our Fort Worth, TX plant. Valtir has been an industry leader and global supplier of highway safety products for over 50 years. Working with industry partners and safety experts, Valtir continues to bring the next generation of innovative safety products to a dynamically changing market. Our products are specified, sold, and installed throughout North America and in more than 100 international markets. As an Equipment Technician at Valtir, you’ll use blueprints, schematics, small/power tools, and electronic test equipment to perform a variety of maintenance tasks and determine causes of operating problems in areas including, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical systems/components, HVAC, carpentry, electrical fixtures/switches/power sources, and mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of experience
Ability to lead a team
Ability to handle complex issues
Ability to safely and efficiently perform all essential functions
Ability to follow directions and maintain a professional work environment
Good communication skills and the ability to work within a teamwork environment
Regular and predictable attendance

Responsibilities

Lead a team by assigning tasks
Assist in the completion of all tasks to meet deadlines
Maintain and improve quality
Train and ensure the safety of all team members
Perform preventive maintenance and electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs to production and mechanical equipment, machinery, and components
Determine causes of operating problems, consult schematics, and order replacement parts
Perform high voltage electrical repairs (e.g. controls, relays)
Install and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications using electrical and electronic test equipment
Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify production electronic components, parts, switch panels, etc.
Test new equipment, troubleshoot operation, and make minor adjustments to equipment
Maintain and complete all required records
Follow all safety rules and practices
May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned