MAINTENANCE TECH III

K & N ENGINEERING INC•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Inspects, repairs, installs, modifies, and maintains electrical/electronic systems, circuits and equipment. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with at least 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Directs and leads the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required. Reports to Maintenance Manager/Supervisor.

Requirements

Advanced to Expert Electrical Knowledge
Strong Mechanically ability required
Computers and Electronics
Safety Practices
Hand Tools (Pouch/Tool Box)
Cell Phone (with text messaging)
Electrical (24v-480v AC, single phase and 3 phase power, DC voltage, Control systems, Motor controls, etc.)
PLC programming (creating, editing, troubleshooting programs)
Repairing Industrial machinery/equipment (Repair machines or systems with proper tools, parts, and safety practices)
Troubleshooting (Determining causes of operating errors and finding the correct solution)
Computers and Electronics (Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming)
Installation (Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications)
Making Decisions and Solving Problems (Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems)
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic principles)
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person)
Getting Information (Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources)
Interacting With Computers (Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, set up functions, enter data, or process information)
Use of hand tools
Operate power tools
Able to be forklift certified
Able to work as part of a team
Able to work independently
Able to do precise and detailed work
Able to Read and understand blue prints, electrical schematics, technical drawings
Good communication skills
Keep records of work preformed
Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with at least 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
Directs and leads the work of others.
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Responsibilities

Analyze operation of malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment
Analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
Calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification
Communicate technical information
Conduct sequential tests to locate electronic malfunction
Confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
Determine installation, service, or repair needed
Determine specifications
Install electrical fixtures or components
Install electronic equipment, components, or systems
Install or replace meters, regulators, or related measuring or control devices
Install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
Maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery
Modify electrical or electronic equipment or products
Perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
Plan layout of electrical/electronic equipment installation
Plan or organize work
Read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
Repair computer controlled manufacturing systems
Repair electronic components, equipment, or systems
Repair or adjust measuring or control devices
Repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
Replace electronic components
Solder electrical or electronic connections or components
Test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures
Test electronic or electrical circuit connections
Understand detailed electronic design specifications
Understand technical information for electronic repair work
Understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
Use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
Consult with customers, supervisors, and engineers to plan layout of equipment and to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance.
Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining equipment or components.
Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment, and develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, and equipment according to available specifications.
Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires.
Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests.
Maintain inventory of spare parts.
Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use and to analyze malfunctions.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
Repair and adjust equipment, machines, and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment.
Send defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair.
Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
Sign overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired.
Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment and software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.