Maintenance Technician II - Houston Bakery Plant

Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Partner, you'll function in a team environment, reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader with direct responsibilities to the Production Team Leader and Team. You'll provide technical support to ensure a safe environment, producing safe, high-quality product, in a timely manner, at the best cost possible.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

What is the work?

* Maintains manufacturing processes and equipment in optimum condition; integrates several process techniques focused on achieving high levels of overall process effectiveness (TPO)

* Applies fundamental understanding of team in development and active participation in a team environment through Division and Plant team orientation, safety and quality training, and Level I Team skills

* Operates the following equipment

ELECTRICAL Operates meters and testing equipment, programmers, and soldering tools (e.g., voltmeters, amp meters, micrometers, meggers, programmers, test instrumentation, dial indicators)

ELECTRONICS Operates computers (desktop programs) and appropriate tools; adjusts set points and machine controls (e.g., digital volt ohmmeter, handheld amp probe and held voltage tester, logic probes, CRT equipment)

HYDRAULIC Operates / sets up hydraulic pumps and 3-way piloted and 4-way valve systems

MECHANICAL Operates shop equipment (e.g., grinders, drills, saws, threaders, lathe, mill); starts up processing equipment, building equipment, and refrigeration systems

WELDING Sets pressures on oxyacetylene equipment, arc welder, carbon arc welder, electrode welder, and tig welder

Repair & Replacement:

* BUILDING SYSTEMS Repairs plant equipment

* ELECTRICAL Installs conduits and voltage motors; repairs / replaces fuses, lamps, breakers, switches (e.g., wiring controls, power circuits0; uses standard brand of limit, micro switches, starters, control devices

* ELECTRONICS Installs / repairs / replaces / calibrates 4-20 milliamp sensor circuits; programs PLC

* HYDRAULIC Replaces cylinders, valves, and pumps; performs preventative maintenance (e.g., 4-way / Vickers valves)

* MECHANICS Replaces various shafts and bearings, filters, belts, chains, sprockets, and sheaves (using instruction manuals and parts lists); maintains / repairs processing equipment, building equipment, and refrigeration systems; sets mechanical functions on various tracking conveyors; assists in installation of new systems (including bearing)

* PNEUMATIC Replaces air cylinders, valves, and pumps; performs PM

* WELDING Prepares surfaces; selects correct welding rod; cuts / welds (metals, stainless steel, copper pipe, silver solder, soft solder joints)

Inspection:

* ELECTRICAL Inspects plant / OSHA-related items; generates work orders for repairs of loose connections

* HYDRAULIC Monitors system pressures; compares to standards

* MECHANICS Monitors various system temperatures and pressures; performs OSHA inspections for compliance on guards, cylinders, and unsafe conditions

* PNEUMATIC Monitors system pressures; compares to standards; writes up repair / rebuild order

* REFRIGERATION / HVAC Monitors system pressures and temperatures; compares to standards; inspects systems for leaks; monitors fluid levels including glycol levels proper ratios

Safety / Compliance:

* Performs preventative maintenance

* ELECTRICAL Applies proper lock-out / tag-out on all electrical equipment

Troubleshooting:

* BUILDING SYSTEMS Uses forklift and pallet jack manuals to troubleshoot plant equipment; troubleshoots low temperatures / pressures in hot water systems, lost power; isolates problems

* ELECTRICAL Troubleshoots all systems with / without schematics and photoelectric sensing equipment

* ELECTRONICS Controls power or programming fault, Modicon / Allen-Bradley PLCs, and PID control devices

* HYDRAULIC Troubleshoots hydraulic pump, receiver tank, and proper pressure settings

* MECHANICS Identifies problems with gearboxes, pumps, valves, and other basic system components, including vacuum conveyor system

* PNEUMATIC Troubleshoots systems

* REFRIGERATION / HVAC Troubleshoots refrigeration systems (e.g., ammonia, glycol, freon); isolates problems

* Reads blueprints (electrical, mechanics, welding)

* Draws / designs blueprints to repair / modify / construct / make process changes (mechanics)

* Makes changes to system design (hydraulic, pneumatic)

What is your background?

* High school diploma

* Experience in maintenance

* Experience in electrical / mechanical / equipment (for building & process) repair

* Experience completely disassembling process equipment and repairing, improving, and reassembling for re-use

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as a Mfg Maintenance Partner at H-E-B?

* Strong working knowledge of all aspects of plant equipment maintenance…