Electrical & Automation Maintenance Technician

Defense Mechanics Inc; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Mechanics Inc in Denton, TX is seeking a maintenance technician to service and repair production equipment. Under limited supervision, you will diagnose, repair, calibrate, and maintain electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimize breakdowns and downtime.

You will perform preventive maintenance, read blueprints, install equipment, and support facility needs, while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Typically a minimum of 3+ years in a maintenance/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Must be detail oriented and have a strong desire to learn.
• Strong electronic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to upload/download and program AC & DC drive parameters.
• Ability to troubleshoot drive problems to board level.
• Ability to troubleshoot motor problems.
• Ability to program PLCs.
• Ability to troubleshoot relay logic.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic controls.
• Basic mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains equipment including electrical and electronic control systems.
• Conducts preventive maintenance by cleaning, adjusting, repairing, calibrating and replacing parts.
• Responsible for installation of production equipment.
• Responsible for repairs to building.
• Assists in establishing and executing a preventive maintenance process.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics reading

PLC programming

AC & DC drive parameters

Hydraulic & pneumatic controls

Mechanical skills

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC programming

Electrical test equipment

Hydraulic/pneumatic tools

Job description

Defense Mechanics Inc in Denton, TX is seeking a maintenance technician to service and repair production equipment. Under limited supervision, you will diagnose, repair, calibrate, and maintain electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimize breakdowns and downtime.

You will perform preventive maintenance, read blueprints, install equipment, and support facility needs, while adhering to safety and quality standards.