Sr. Maintenance Technician

Description:

• [Company] Products, a division of Lehigh Hanson is seeking a qualified Maintenance Technician III for its Grand Prairie, TX location.
• [Company] is one of the largest suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry in North America. Our companies produce a broad range of building materials, including cement, aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel), ready mixed and precast concrete, asphalt, concrete pipes, pavers, tiles and clay bricks.
• [Company] is part of the[Company] , the global market leader in aggregates and a prominent player in cement, concrete and other downstream activities. [Company] employs 53,000 people at 2,600 locations in around 40 countries

Essential Responsibilities & Tasks

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment, gas-fired kilns, including, but not limited to, programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages and test equipment.
• Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Install, start up and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown, and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Advise operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
• Inform appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Have a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
• Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment, and especially must be able to interface and communicate with line operators in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs required; writing and performing program modifications to PLC’s as necessary.
• Have the ability to install, diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of production and building equipment. Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
• Repair electrical components such as transformers, wiring and electrical/electronic equipment.
• Adjust to and follow new procedures and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as an equipment repair technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate and work with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to work with high voltage/low voltage electricity.
• Strong electrical experience in 3 phase motor branch circuits.
• Experienced in troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuits.
• Experienced in Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs and networks.