FlexSteel - Maintenance Tech - II

Maintenance Tech - II

This is a Flex Steel position and is located in Baytown, TX.

Flex Steel () is an innovation-driven flexible pipe technology company. The Company comprises a hard-working and dedicated team united by a commitment to Safety, Quality, Human Development, Delivery, Innovation, Productivity, and excellence in all we do. The culture of Flex Steel can be described as energetic and passionate, which is felt daily throughout the Company. Flex Steel embodies teamwork with a focus on hiring top talent and developing employees.

This position exists to support product manufacturing activities to maintain and repair electrical and mechanical systems, electrical and electronic components, Trouble shoot and program drives for industrial machinery and equipment. Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs is required. Must be able to use Allen Bradley Software to troubleshoot and make minor program changes and work in conjunction with the controls engineer as needed.

The ability to install and repair equipment and program drives per application is essential.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Performs preventive maintenance on machinery and the building or grounds as required.
• Must have the ability to recognize potential problems and quickly report such concerns to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and maintain manufacturing plant operations and facility equipment.
• Repair and monitor hydraulic, mechanical, and mechanical power transmitting systems.
• Support production activities of all production lines to ensure the proper function of manufacturing equipment.
• Operate industrial equipment (forklifts, overhead cranes, 120 'manlifts).
• Read equipment-drawings and schematics.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and maintain all electrical and electronic components associated with manufacturing equipment and overhead cranes. This included PLCs, industrial control circuits, AC drives, motor control and power circuits and related equipment.
• Perform routine tests and preventive maintenance program on manufacturing equipment.
• Analyze machine failures due to electrical or electronic problems and take appropriate action to correct the problem.
• Electrical PM. Execute and assist with the development and improvement of existing electrical pm program.
• Make visual inspections and use test equipment such as chart records, multimeters, ammeters, insulation testers and calibrators, to determine the nature of malfunctions.
• Install and align motors, gearboxes, drive trains, and other mechanical power transmissions systems.
• Align, adjust, and calibrate equipment according to specifications.
• Read wiring schematics and equipment specifications. Draw basic wiring and electronic schematics. Update existing schematics for changes.
• Maintain logs of service and repairs for a specific system or piece of equipment when necessary.
• Layout and install electrical and electronic systems needed for servicing existing equipment, new manufacturing equipment, and auxiliary equipment.
• Write up complete parts list of items needed, Gauge conduit and wire sizes for application.
• Install instrument panels, PLCs, counter meters, flow and pressure meters, circuit breakers, switches, solenoids, junction boxes, motors, AC and DC variable speed drives and their control and circuits and connect and test the systems.
• Assist electrical, facility, mechanical maintenance and engineering as needed.
• Assist in training program at all levels
• Other duties as assigned.

Education,

Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience with in manufacturing maintenance environment preferred.
• Journeyman level knowledge of a trade (electrical, hydraulics, boiler maker, millwright, etc) or proven competency as a Maintenance Technician I for a minimum of 6 months
• This position required strong written and verbal communication skills such as the ability to read and comprehend various instructions.
• Required to be familiar with and use all hand tools and power tools common to the essential duties listed above.
• Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team or independently.
• Ability to prioritize assignments with the flexibility to handle last minute changes.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using, whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Some basic experience working around 480-volt systems at a minimum is required.
• Ability to correctly read blueprints and electrical schematics
• Ability to update changes to blueprints and electrical schematics (red line)
• No access to live production equipment without oversight from a Maintenance Technician III or higher
• No exposure to electrical systems above 480v nominal without direct supervision from a Maintenance Technician III or higher
• This position may require:
• Pre-employment drug screening
• Background checks
• Medical examinations
• Safety certifications
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to wear personal…