Maintenance Technician - Hereford, TX
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician is a maintenance crew member responsible for electrical-mechanical maintenance and installation, instrumentation, controls, frequency drives, mechanical troubleshooting, and repairs. The primary goal is to support safe and efficient production by responding to changing conditions in a timely manner. The position is split approximately evenly between electrical repairs and installations and mechanical repairs and installations, and involves working throughout the plant. The technician maintains and adjusts process controls and equipment, identifies malfunctions, determines repair needs, patrols plant units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions, and lubricates equipment. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment includes moving mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise, outdoor weather in all conditions, and process chemicals. The role requires managing confined-space entry, climbing ladders and steps, lifting up to 60 pounds, and working at heights.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of mechanical-electrical experience or a Maintenance Technician degree.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care.
- Experience with arc and MIG-TIG welding.
- Mechanical background involving bearing changes, pumps, conveyors, and similar equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in planning, organizing, and interpersonal communications.
- Strong electrical experience.
- PLC/DCS knowledge.
- Knowledge of HART communication systems, Profibus wiring and communication methods, and DeviceNet.
- Ability to read and update electrical prints.
- Understanding of discrete and analog systems.
- Ability to manage confined-space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift up to 60 pounds, and work at heights.
Nice To Haves
- Maintenance Technician degree preferred.
- Pneumatic experience.
- Hydraulic experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform instrumentation and electrical repairs and troubleshooting throughout the plant.
- Repair motors and motor starters, run conduit, and pull wire.
- Troubleshoot and repair PLC/DCS systems and program PLC/DCS systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair pumps, automatic valves, and grain systems.
- Perform preventative maintenance.
- Conduct electrical repairs and installations and mechanical repairs and installations, with each accounting for approximately 50% of the position.
- Move, set, and calibrate controls such as knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms on control panels to regulate process variables and processing units.
- Identify malfunctioning units by observing control instruments, meters, gauges, and automatic warning signals.
- Inspect equipment to locate and assess malfunctions, including leaks, breakages, and faulty valves and pumps.
- Determine equipment repair and maintenance needs.
- Patrol units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions.
- Lubricate equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
