Maintenance Tech II - DLS

Envision•Farmers Branch, TX

12d

About The Position

Responsible primarily for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial sewing machines, while also supporting manufacturing equipment that integrates electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. The role requires cross-training to assist with vinyl and paper equipment maintenance as needed. The technician performs complex troubleshooting, repairs, overhauls, inspections, calibrations, predictive and preventive maintenance, and equipment testing to ensure product quality and safe operation. The position also uses a computerized maintenance management system, communicates with personnel about equipment and process performance, and assists in training lower-level or new maintenance technicians.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 4 years of machine maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Advanced knowledge of common industrial equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.
Advanced mechanical aptitude and advanced knowledge of electrical systems, drives, and PLCs.
Ability to use diagnostic tools and precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and multimeters.
Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Previous training in Lock Out / Tag Out procedures and protocols.
Ability to work different shifts and/or overtime as necessary.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and with cross-functional teams.
Self-motivation, safety and quality consciousness, and ability to work efficiently with minimal direction.
Ability to perform the visual activities listed in the posting, including viewing screens, reading, inspecting small objects, using measuring devices, assembling parts with close eye contact, operating machinery or power tools at arm’s reach, reviewing work, and operating forklifts or other heavy equipment.
Steel-toe safety boots are required.
Must maintain a current forklift certification.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in industrial maintenance or a technical school certificate.
Previous first aid and safety coursework.
Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial sewing equipment.
Familiarity with sewing machine adjustments, including thread tension, stitch timing, and alignment.

Responsibilities

Independently troubleshoot and repair complex manufacturing equipment incorporating electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and sewing systems.
Use analytical troubleshooting to identify equipment problems through observation of operation and product defects, and make repairs or corrections.
Dismantle defective machinery to access problem areas or install parts, and perform major overhauls.
Inspect, measure, and calibrate sewing machine components, including needles, bobbins, feed dogs, belts, and motors; repair or replace defective parts.
Test repaired machines to verify product quality before returning them to service.
Facilitate fabrication of suitable replacement or upgraded machinery parts.
Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and sewing equipment schematics.
Perform predictive maintenance inspections and tasks, and follow preventive maintenance program guidelines.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment electrical systems.
Identify and repair drive-system and electronics problems; reprogram drives and PLCs and repair or replace components as applicable.
Process work requests and other data using a computerized maintenance management system.
Cross-train and assist with maintenance and repair of vinyl and paper production equipment.
Use equipment manuals to identify parts to order for specific machinery.
Use independent judgment to determine technical objectives of assignments.
Assist in training lower-level or new maintenance technicians.
Communicate with personnel about equipment operation, safety, and overall equipment and process performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain a current forklift certification.