Electro-Maintenance Technician

Thompson Pipe Group; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Pipe Group is seeking an Electro-Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in our Bakewell facility. The role supports continuous production, minimizes downtime, and ensures safety and regulatory compliance.

The position requires 5+ years as an electrical technician in manufacturing, strong knowledge of PLCs, and the ability to work with high/low voltage systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an electrical technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and write in English; Spanish a plus.
• Experience with high and low voltage electrical work and 3-phase circuits.
• Knowledge of PLCs and diagnostic instruments for maintenance tasks.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work with all levels of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
• Plan and perform work with electrical/mechanical theory and codes.
• Install, start up and shut down equipment per safety procedures and OSHA.
• Advise operators on safe operation of electrical/electronic equipment.
• Inform management of potential equipment problems and hazards.
• Read and diagnose electrical/electronic components and use diagnostic instruments.
• Work well individually or in a team and show leadership.
• Work with PLCs and motor drives; repair transformers and wiring.
• Follow new procedures to improve efficiency and safety.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

High/low voltage work

Team collaboration

Reading and writing English

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Job description

Thompson Pipe Group is a privately held family business of engineers, contractors, and manufacturers based in Rialto, California. From our humble beginnings, we built a family of products to meet the needs of all kinds of infrastructure. Each generation of products is better than the previous. Thompson Pipe Group is now the largest and most diverse drainage, sanitary, pressure and trench-less pipe provider, with manufacturing locations across the country and serving not just the US but all North America.

Thompson Pipe Group is looking for anElectro-Maintenance Technicianwhichis responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems throughout the steel pipe manufacturing facility. This role supports continuous production by minimizing downtime, ensuring equipment reliability, and maintaining a safe working environment in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

ThompsonPipe Group is currently looking for an Electro-Maintenance Technician!

Pay:$25.00 - $35.00 per hour, based on experience

Shift: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 1st Shift. Full-Time, Overtime Available

Location: Bakewell, TN

TheElectro-Maintenance Technician.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and/or electric/electronic equipment, including, but not limited to hoists, cranes, power supplies, boilers, scales, motors, gearboxes, cylinders, gauges and test equipment.
• Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical and mechanical theories and principles, local and national 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 and OSHA requirements for machine activation and shutdown.
• Advise operators and line mechanics of operational procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
• Inform appropriate management and line operators of potential equipment problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Have a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components, including the use of special diagnostic instruments, with the ability to install, test, diagnose, repair and maintain a variety of production and building equipment.
• Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel, whether individually or in a team.
• Have working knowledge of troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and AC/DC motor drives.
• 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.
• Other duties that may be required.
• Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience as an electrical technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform the duties of Maintenance II.
• Ability to read and write in English (Spanish is a plus) and communicate and work with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to work with high voltage/low voltage electricity. Intermediate electrical experience in 3-phase motor branch circuits.
• Have math aptitude for measurements, calibrations and comprehension of a variety of testing and diagnostic equipment
• Bilingual English/Spanishwouldbehelpfulbutnot required
• Militaryexperiencepreferred but not required
• Have compliment of tools necessary for high level maintenance tasks
• Have good mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic aptitude
• Canworkwellwithothersandprovidepositive leadership
• Haveadesiretoparticipateintheoveralleffort to keep all operations running smoothly and cleanly
• Must be able to follow all safety procedures
• US Work Authorization required

Requirements:

• Pass the drug test
• Passtechnicalassessmentaddressing job-criticalmaintenance knowledge areas
• Experience withmechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings).
• Experience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs).
• Experience with troubleshooting electrical and mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns).
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings (e., hydraulics, pneumatics).

EOE/AA – M/F/Vet/Disability

Thompson Pipe Group – Dallas Equal Opportunity Employer, and we pride ourselves on

recruiting, employing, training, compensating, and promoting regardless of race, religion,

color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as