Shop Service Technician - Level 1

Employee Owned Holdings•Houston, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Shop Service Technician - Level 1 is accountable for assembling, testing, and servicing customized mechanical, hydraulic, electro-mechanical / hydraulic, and electrical components and assemblies in accordance with prescribed drawings. He/she will perform accurate and efficient complex maintenance and installation of all phases of mechanical equipment and serve as a quality control point for the work of less senior maintenance mechanics and ensure all work is performed in a safe manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Zero (0) to two (2) years of experience.
Knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical processes/procedures.
Knowledge of mechanical tools and equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, and basic electrical circuits.
Ability to read, interpret and follow mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system schematics/blueprints.
Ability to implement mechanical knowledge and skills.
Ability to read, write, and use general math applications in order to read schematics.
Ability to react and perform under stress and emergency situations.
Ability to organize and prioritize work to ensure the daily workload is completed.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in a work environment and exercise problem-solving abilities to bring structure to complex situations and provide optimal solutions.
Ability to plan work for others and foresee changes and needs for areas of responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Two years of technical trade school preferred
Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment a plus.

Responsibilities

Read and follow engineering drawings, Bills of Material, and technical specifications.
Assemble, test, and service systems and components comprised of hydraulic manifolds, solenoid valves, proportional valves, hoses, metal tubing, electrical cables, electrical controllers, etc.
Perform general mechanical tasks, including as necessary basic welding, torch, grinding, etc.
Maintain records as required (assembly routers, quality, dimensional checks, testing, etc.).
Fabricate and install high-pressure tubing using standard fittings.
Monitor the functioning of installed equipment to detect hazards/problems and the potential need for adjustments, repairs, or replacement.
Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment within the establishment such as motors, pumps, conveyors, belt fans, and air conditioners.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and mechanical systems.
Disassemble machinery and repair or replace broken parts.
Dismantle, test, and analyze malfunctioning equipment, hand tools, and power tools to locate defects.
Clean and lubricate parts.
Provide advice, guidance, and training to less senior maintenance mechanics.
Inspect the work of others.
Support and participate in the organization’s continual improvement program to conform to ISO 9001 and understand the implications of not complying with the quality management system.
Other duties as assigned