Maint Partner II

HEB•San Antonio, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Partner, you'll function in a team environment, reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader with direct responsibilities to the Production Team Leader and Team. You'll provide technical support to ensure a safe environment, producing safe, high-quality product, in a timely manner, at the best cost possible. Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company. What is the work? - Maintains manufacturing processes and equipment in optimum condition; integrates several process techniques focused on achieving high levels of overall process effectiveness (TPO) - Applies fundamental understanding of team in development and active participation in a team environment through Division and Plant team orientation, safety and quality training, and Level I Team skills - Operates the following equipment ELECTRICAL Operates meters and testing equipment, programmers, and soldering tools (e.g., voltmeters, amp meters, micrometers, meggers, programmers, test instrumentation, dial indicators) ELECTRONICS Operates computers (desktop programs) and appropriate tools; adjusts set points and machine controls (e.g., digital volt ohmmeter, handheld amp probe and held voltage tester, logic probes, CRT equipment) HYDRAULIC Operates / sets up hydraulic pumps and 3-way piloted and 4-way valve systems MECHANICAL Operates shop equipment (e.g., grinders, drills, saws, threaders, lathe, mill); starts up processing equipment, building equipment, and refrigeration systems WELDING Sets pressures on oxyacetylene equipment, arc welder, carbon arc welder, electrode welder, and tig welder Repair & Replacement: - BUILDING SYSTEMS Repairs plant equipment - ELECTRICAL Installs conduits and voltage motors; repairs / replaces fuses, lamps, breakers, switches (e.g., wiring controls, power circuits0; uses standard brand of limit, micro switches, starters, control devices - ELECTRONICS Installs / repairs / replaces / calibrates 4-20 milliamp sensor circuits; programs PLC - HYDRAULIC Replaces cylinders, valves, and pumps; performs preventative maintenance (e.g., 4-way / Vickers valves) - MECHANICS Replaces various shafts and bearings, filters, belts, chains, sprockets, and sheaves (using instruction manuals and parts lists); maintains / repairs processing equipment, building equipment, and refrigeration systems; sets mechanical functions on various tracking conveyors; assists in installation of new systems (including bearing) - PNEUMATIC Replaces air cylinders, valves, and pumps; performs PM - WELDING Prepares surfaces; selects correct welding rod; cuts / welds (metals, stainless steel, copper pipe, silver solder, soft solder joints) Inspection: - ELECTRICAL Inspects plant / OSHA-related items; generates work orders for repairs of loose connections - HYDRAULIC Monitors system pressures; compares to standards - MECHANICS Monitors various system temperatures and pressures; performs OSHA inspections for compliance on guards, cylinders, and unsafe conditions - PNEUMATIC Monitors system pressures; compares to standards; writes up repair / rebuild order - REFRIGERATION / HVAC Monitors system pressures and temperatures; compares to standards; inspects systems for leaks; monitors fluid levels including glycol levels proper ratios Safety / Compliance: - Performs preventative maintenance - ELECTRICAL Applies proper lock-out / tag-out on all electrical equipment Troubleshooting: - BUILDING SYSTEMS Uses forklift and pallet jack manuals to troubleshoot plant equipment; troubleshoots low temperatures / pressures in hot water systems, lost power; isolates problems - ELECTRICAL Troubleshoots all systems with / without schematics and photoelectric sensing equipment - ELECTRONICS Controls power or programming fault, Modicon / Allen-Bradley PLCs, and PID control devices - HYDRAULIC Troubleshoots hydraulic pump, receiver tank, and proper pressure settings - MECHANICS Identifies problems with gearboxes, pumps, valves, and other basic system components, including vacuum conveyor system - PNEUMATIC Troubleshoots systems - REFRIGERATION / HVAC Troubleshoots refrigeration systems (e.g., ammonia, glycol, freon); isolates problems - Reads blueprints (electrical, mechanics, welding) - Draws / designs blueprints to repair / modify / construct / make process changes (mechanics) - Makes changes to system design (hydraulic, pneumatic)

Requirements

High school diploma
Experience in maintenance
Experience in electrical / mechanical / equipment (for building & process) repair
Experience completely disassembling process equipment and repairing, improving, and reassembling for re-use
Strong working knowledge of all aspects of plant equipment maintenance operation (e.g., equipment troubleshooting, electrical, refrigeration, machine shop operation, welding, brazing soldering)
Strong aptitude and abilities in industrial plant, mechanical, or electrical work
Ability to identify standard brand of limit, micro switches, starters, and control devices
Understanding of installation of 110V circuit for control voltage and how to identify appropriate use of such systems
Knowledge of how to electrically install different voltage motors
Knowledge of how to burn chips and program systems
Understanding of ladder logic diagrams
Knowledge of basic programming of a PLC
Skills using voltmeters, ammeters, meggers, calipers, dial indicators, refrigeration test instrument micrometers, electronic test equipment (e.g., programmers), machinist equipment and tools, hydraulic test equipment, hand and industrial power tools
Knowledge of how to repair receiver tank
Knowledge of how to troubleshoot hydraulic systems, (Vickers valve, 4-way valve, pie press system)
Understanding of the difference between a larger diameter cylinder and a longer cylinder
Knowledge of how to operate, start up, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair some processing equipment, building equipment, and refrigeration systems
Knowledge of OSHA compliance requirements for guards, cylinders, and unsafe conditions
Understanding of how to install new equipment
Understanding of vacuum conveyor systems
Understanding of how to read and design blueprints to repair, modify, and construct equipment and make process changes
Knowledge of how to troubleshoot pneumatic systems and 4-way air valves
Understanding of application difference between hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Understanding of how a rodless cylinder works
Knowledge of how to troubleshoot refrigerator systems and isolate problems (e.g., ammonia, glycol, freon systems)
Ability to read and understand blueprints
Understanding of why welding rods are covered with flux
Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
Regularly lift up to 20 lbs
Occasionally lift 20 lbs or more
Work extended hours
Work rotating schedules
Maneuver through the facility and perform functions of the job, with or without accommodation (standing, stooping, bending, etc.)
Work in wet, cold, or hot environments, depending on Plant location, where temperatures are: --Snacks: temperature-controlled environment ranging from 80-100 degrees F --Floral: temperature-controlled environment ranging from 32-42 degrees F --Meat: routinely 30-45 degrees F in a cold and wet environment, occasionally (-)20 or 85 degrees F in certain areas --Milk: routinely 60-80 degrees F in a wet environment, occasionally 38 degrees F in certain areas, 110 degrees in others --Ice Cream: (-)40 to 80 degrees F, certain areas in a wet environment --Bakery: 80-100 degrees F --Tortilla: 80-100 degrees F

Responsibilities

Maintains manufacturing processes and equipment in optimum condition; integrates several process techniques focused on achieving high levels of overall process effectiveness (TPO)
Applies fundamental understanding of team in development and active participation in a team environment through Division and Plant team orientation, safety and quality training, and Level I Team skills
Operates the following equipment
Repairs plant equipment
Installs conduits and voltage motors; repairs / replaces fuses, lamps, breakers, switches (e.g., wiring controls, power circuits0; uses standard brand of limit, micro switches, starters, control devices
Installs / repairs / replaces / calibrates 4-20 milliamp sensor circuits; programs PLC
Replaces cylinders, valves, and pumps; performs preventative maintenance (e.g., 4-way / Vickers valves)
Replaces various shafts and bearings, filters, belts, chains, sprockets, and sheaves (using instruction manuals and parts lists); maintains / repairs processing equipment, building equipment, and refrigeration systems; sets mechanical functions on various tracking conveyors; assists in installation of new systems (including bearing)
Replaces air cylinders, valves, and pumps; performs PM
Prepares surfaces; selects correct welding rod; cuts / welds (metals, stainless steel, copper pipe, silver solder, soft solder joints)
Inspects plant / OSHA-related items; generates work orders for repairs of loose connections
Monitors system pressures; compares to standards
Monitors various system temperatures and pressures; performs OSHA inspections for compliance on guards, cylinders, and unsafe conditions
Monitors system pressures; compares to standards; writes up repair / rebuild order
Monitors system pressures and temperatures; compares to standards; inspects systems for leaks; monitors fluid levels including glycol levels proper ratios
Performs preventative maintenance
Applies proper lock-out / tag-out on all electrical equipment
Uses forklift and pallet jack manuals to troubleshoot plant equipment; troubleshoots low temperatures / pressures in hot water systems, lost power; isolates problems
Troubleshoots all systems with / without schematics and photoelectric sensing equipment
Controls power or programming fault, Modicon / Allen-Bradley PLCs, and PID control devices
Troubleshoots hydraulic pump, receiver tank, and proper pressure settings
Identifies problems with gearboxes, pumps, valves, and other basic system components, including vacuum conveyor system
Troubleshoots systems
Troubleshoots refrigeration systems (e.g., ammonia, glycol, freon); isolates problems
Reads blueprints (electrical, mechanics, welding)
Draws / designs blueprints to repair / modify / construct / make process changes (mechanics)
Makes changes to system design (hydraulic, pneumatic)