Job Description

Electrical Maintenance Technician

JOB-10042716

Anticipated Start Date

Oct. 28, 2024

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Employment

Contract-to-Hire

Employer Info

Our client has been in business for over 60 years as a manufacturer and service provider of wire products, catering to clients across residential and commercial construction, and mining.

Job Summary

Our client is currently seeking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician whose role include  reading blueprints and electrical schematics, performing preventive and predictive maintenance and assisting in installation, remodeling, retrofits and rehabilitates equipment and buildings as needed

Job Description

• Read blueprints and electrical schematics
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance
• Assist in installation, remodeling, retrofits and rehabilitates equipment and buildings as needed
• Communicate with the various Maintenance departments to maintain a productive and satisfying work environment
• Inspect equipment and notify management and or Engineering of any hazards or defects
• Responds to work orders and ride downtime calls in a timely manner;
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain all manners of electrical components
• Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems;
• Performs electrical problem solving and assists with all aspects of electrical troubleshooting
• Use computer systems to perform diagnostics on electronic components and PLC system
• Uses appropriate tools, such as multi meter, ampere meter, hand and power tools, etc
• Bend conduit and replace old wiring
• Uses skills and abilities to identify faulty equipment and identify parts and equipment needed to complete repairs
• Installs/repairs control and distribution mechanisms, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels, as well as conduit and wire
• Repairs critical equipment, performs preventive and predictive maintenance, and completes projects such as electrical hardware upgrades

Skills Required

• 5 years industrial mechanical and/or electrical experience required
• Previous work experience as an industrial maintenance technician
• Ability to follow electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems;
• PLC proficient
• Experience reading technical drawings, electrical & pneumatic schematics
• At least six (6) years of relevant electrical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Mechanical aptitude
• Employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted on occasion
• Ability to understand detailed electrical and mechanical schematics
• Ability to effectively diagnose machine electrical and mechanical system malfunctions and concisely detail root cause(s) of malfunctions
• Must be able to use analog and digital multimeters
• Willing to work any shift
• Able to express basic electronic principles used in electrical maintenance technician work assignments

Education/Training/Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Additional Requirements

• Work Hours:
  • Must be open working both shifts.
  • 1 st Shift Mon-Thur 6:00am-6:00pm. Fri 6:00am – 4:30pm
  • 2 nd Shift Mon-Thur 6:00pm – 6:00am. Fri 4:30pm – 3:30am
  • Training will be on 1st Shift but more than likely will be filling our second shift position

Pay Rate/Salary

• $29.00 - $34.00/hr and more depending on experience. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skill set and/or location

EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any  ther characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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