Industrial Maintenance Technician - PLC & Electrical

Thompson Pipe Group; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Pipe Group in Conroe, TX is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems across the manufacturing facility. The role supports production, minimizes downtime, and ensures safety and regulatory compliance.

1st Shift, full-time, overtime available as needed. The ideal candidate has at least five years of industrial maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to read

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of electrical or industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with high- and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Intermediate electrical experience with three-phase motor branch circuits.
• Working knowledge of motors, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, bearings, seals, and other mechanical components.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams, and hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Experience using product manuals, technical documentation, and diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Working knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and AC/DC motor drives preferred.
• Strong mathematical skills for measurements, calibrations, and equipment testing.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and contribute positively to a team environment.
• Willingness to respond to emergency maintenance needs outside normal working hours when required.
• Must follow all company safety procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus but not required.
• Military experience is preferred but not required.
• Must have the appropriate tools necessary to perform assigned maintenance tasks.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic equipment, including hoists, cranes, motors, gearboxes, cylinders, gauges, power supplies, scales, and testing equipment.
• Install, start up, shut down, and maintain equipment in accordance with company safety procedures and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Perform maintenance and repair work requiring knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles, applicable codes, materials, and equipment operation.
• Install, test, diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical and electronic components and a variety of production and facility equipment using appropriate diagnostic instruments.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical components, including transformers, wiring, motors, and related electrical and electronic equipment.
• Apply working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and AC/DC motor drives to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams, and hydraulic and pneumatic schematics to diagnose and resolve equipment problems.
• Communicate equipment concerns, potential failures, and safety hazards to management, equipment operators, and other maintenance personnel.
• Provide guidance to operators and production employees on safe equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
• Support continuous production by identifying equipment issues, completing preventive maintenance, and reducing unplanned downtime.
• Follow established safety procedures and adjust to new processes and technologies that improve operational efficiency and workplace safety.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Bilingual English/Spanish (plus)

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Thompson Pipe Group in Conroe, TX is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems across the manufacturing facility. The role supports production, minimizes downtime, and ensures safety and regulatory compliance.

1st Shift, full-time, overtime available as needed. The ideal candidate has at least five years of industrial maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to read