Maintenance Technician - Sr. Specialist
About The Position
Paligen Technologies is dedicated to the advancement of novel manufacturing solutions in the commercial, defense, and aerospace industries. We are always looking for new ideas and people who are passionate about their craft. Our mission, vision, and values are at the core of what we do every day. We are dedicated to these pillars of success, and they guide us in excelling in our craft and striving to leave the U.S. industrial base better than before. We provide a deep understanding of the defense industry and a forward-thinking approach – a combination that sets a new benchmark in our field.
Requirements
- Ability to work alone and with others
- Capability of learning use of standard measuring equipment as required by job duties
- Basic computer skills and good communication skills
- Completed Paligen Technologies training requirements for electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and PLC troubleshooting
- Knowledge in the Relay Ladder Diagram logic as applied to panel wiring and trouble shooting
- Ability to recognize safety hazards as applied to the handling of medium to high voltage power systems
- Knowledge in industrial hydraulic systems and troubleshooting
- Ability to read hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic schematics and blueprints
- Ability to identify a problem, either mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or electrical
- Basic knowledge on thermal control systems, such as the flame monitoring, and temperature control systems
- Knowledge in VFD, Soft starts, etc.
- High school education or equivalent work experience
- Knowledgeable in National Electric code and other NFPA regulations
- Industrial and commercial power systems (both in trouble shooting and installation aspects)
- Texas Driver’s License
- Background Investigation / Drug Screen / US Person: Required
Nice To Haves
- Eight (8) to ten (10) years’ experience in industrial maintenance preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform work as required on hydraulic presses, ovens and all other equipment
- Follow simple work instructions and work in multiple areas as required
- Use small hand tools and operate a forklift when required
- Learn the use of all gages, special tools and instruments required to related job tasks
- Work under general supervision with instruction given for routine work and detailed instruction given for new lines of work or special assignments
- Meet all safety requirements as defined by the JHAs
- Identify electrical and control wire color coding
- Perform preventive maintenance and identify future problems
- Perform maintenance tasks in all areas of the plant (i.e. confined spaces, elevated areas, etc.)
- Fabricate metal parts by use of torch cutting and welding
- Perform repairs and operations to equipment
- Understand and apply lubrication applications and specifications
- Troubleshoot mechanical machinery and devices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
