Senior Equipment Machine Technician Job Fort Worth area,Texas USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Equipment Machine Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and optimizes complex manufacturing and facility equipment to ensure maximum uptime, safety, and performance. This role serves as a technical expert, guides junior technicians, and supports continuous improvement initiatives across operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform advanced preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment
Repair and maintain mechanical and pneumatic systems including valves, cylinders, FRLs, vacuum systems, and air preparation units.
Lead or support root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent corrective actions.
Install, qualify, and support new equipment and upgrades
Develop, review, and improve maintenance procedures, SOPs, and work instructions
Mentor and train technicians and equipment operators
Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and EHS teams
Monitor equipment performance and downtime; recommend reliability improvements
Manage spare parts, tooling, and maintenance documentation within CMMS
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards
Troubleshoot HMI systems (Allen-Bradley Panel View, Siemens HMI) for alarms, communication faults, and operator issues

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Technical diploma or equivalent experience in Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field
5+ years of experience in equipment maintenance within a manufacturing environment
Experience supporting automated or high-precision equipment preferred

TECHNICAL

SKILLS:

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs
Experience with HMIs, robotics, or automation systems.
Servo motors and stepper motors
VFDs and motor drives (start-up, parameter setting, fault diagnostics)
AC & DC motors (single-phase and three-phase)
Diagnose and resolve issues related to sensors and automation components
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SOFT SKILLS:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Leadership and mentoring skills
Effective communication and teamwork
Ability to work independently and manage priorities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and perform hands-on equipment maintenance
Willingness to work shifts, weekends, or on call as required
Stand and walk for prolonged periods
Climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or platforms
Bend, squat, kneel, crouch, and crawl to access machinery
Good hand-eye coordination
Fine motor skills for wiring, adjusting small parts, and precision measurements
Good near and far vision (corrected is acceptable)
Distinguish colors on wiring or indicators
Adequate hearing to detect abnormal machine noises or alarms
Comfortable working in hot or cold environments
Push/pull heavy machinery, carts, or components
Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment for extended periods

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Automation and/or Electrical Certification
Six Sigma, TPM, or Reliability Maintenance Certifications