Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Role: Maintenance Technician

Location: Abilene, TX (Direct Hire)

Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring all equipment and machinery is in good working condition.

Also responsible for making repairs and performing preventative maintenance while following all company policies & processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Perform preventative maintenance on the machinery and building, as needed

· Must know and understand the emergency procedures in the event of equipment failure

· Repair equipment as needed due to breakdowns

· Responsible for overseeing maintenance of the facility and all equipment.

· Must work closely with production to ensure that all product is produced in a timely manner with the highest food safety and quality standards

· Proficient in electrical and mechanical work and troubleshooting

· Ability to troubleshoot all motor controls such as HMI's and PLC's.

· Ability to diagnose automation components such as HMI, PLCs, I/O, VFDs

· Be able to identify communication systems on automation devices.

· Ability to do basic programming of PLC's

· Ability to design and implement ideas and innovations to successful projects to increase equipment efficacy, safety, and reliability

· Sanitary welding a plus but not a requirement

Requirements:

· High School Diploma or (GED) is required.

· Technical or vocational degree in related fields

· Bakery experience is strongly preferred.

· 3-5 years of related industrial maintenance experience is required.

Skills:

· PLC Skills - ability to troubleshoot and diagnosis low voltage systems using prints and a meter to diagnose issues; ability to connect to PLC via laptop and software; ability to write and read ladder logic to assist in troubleshooting

· Ability to read and understand machine drawings.

· Must be proficient using computer applications, spreadsheets, e-mail, SAP and/or other related systems.

· Must be proficient in: welding, cutting, fabrication, mechanical troubleshooting.

· Basic electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic skills are also required.

Pay: $33.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Required)
• Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Required)
• Food industry: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person