Maintenance Technician

At Techo-Bloc, we aren’t just paving patios – we’re paving the way for great careers! Founded on a culture of innovation, we manufacture landscaping products focused on design, durability and flair. Our growing team is seeking passionate people, ready to make an impact.

Pay: $32.47 - $43.91/hr (depending on experience) +$2/hr shift premium from 4pm on

Shift:Monday-Friday 11am-10pm (this will eventually move to a night shift)

Location:Rock Island, IL

Position:

Techo Bloc is on the hunt for their next industrial maintenance technician (electro-mechanic). Our technicians are highly proficient in electrical maintenance, troubleshooting and welding.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Here is a snapshot of your day-to-day:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, gear boxes, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and screws.
• Repair/troubleshoot hydraulic cylinders, valves, solenoids and pumps
• Identify and make hydraulic hoses as needed
• Advanced welding and fabrication skills. Must perform welding in various positions, locations and weld various types of joints
• Ability to properly operate band saws, torch, drill presses, grinders and other shop tools
• Performs installation of new equipment. Aligns machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
• Troubleshoot using electrical schematics and multimeter/megger to diagnose electrical issues
• Properly size components and cabling for new electrical systems
• Reads and understands wiring diagrams to trace electrical circuits; IO’s, OL’s, contractors, relays, break resisters and various other electrical components
• Familiar with troubleshooting/set up of VFD drives; SEW drives, Siemen, Lenze, Allen Bradley, AB
• Familiar with interference fits and bearing heaters
• Start or jog equipment to perform maintenance tasks
• Test malfunctioning machinery, identify parts needed and complete repairs
• Repair, install and dismantle machinery and equipment according to plans which involves working at heights, climbing ladders and using mobile equipment (cranes, forklift, scissor lift, etc.).
• Document and perform all preventative maintenance tasks as required to maintain equipment dependability.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 2 + years’ experience working in Electromechanics, Industrial Maintenance or relevant field.
• Proficient with use of power tools, measuring devices, lathe and/or milling machinery
• Previous experience using bearing heaters, interference fits, and/or removing gear boxes or seized bearings/shafts
• Previous experience with stick and MIG welding.
• Will need to fabricate projects as well as make welding repairs
• Proficient Electrical skills
• Proficient in troubleshooting electrical components; IOs, OLs, contractors, relays, break resisters and various other electrical components
• Read and comprehend schematics and diagrams.
• Experience with 480vAC, 120vAC, 24vDC, and 4-20mA systems
• Able to use multi-meter, megger, and other test equipment
• Maintain, install, troubleshoot VFDs, programmable sensors, SCADA, HMI, and PLCs.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes
• Collaborative;
  Works in the spirit of partnership.

Education and Experience:

Electrical certificates or equivalent experience (preferred)

Why Work for Us?

Techo-Bloc offers its valued associates a competitive salary, paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package. Here are a few of our perks:

• Medical Benefits
• Vision
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k…