Instrument Maintenance Electronic II Technician

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Houston is seeking an Instrument Maintenance Technician to perform repairs, preventative and predictive maintenance, and calibrations on furnaces and quality-control equipment.

You will read schematics, calibrate temperature controls, troubleshoot furnace systems, and document work while collaborating with maintenance planners. Must be willing to work shifts; requires electronics/instrumentation background and hands-on PLC experience.

Qualifications

• BS in electronics and instrumentation preferred.
• 2-year technical training in instrumentation/electronics acceptable.
• HS diploma or GED with 1–3 years related experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Repair and calibrate production and heat-treat furnaces and QC equipment.
• Read schematics and diagrams for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Calibrate furnace controls, temperature recorders and controllers.
• Troubleshoot combustion systems to maintain furnace efficiency.
• Complete required paperwork for assigned tasks.

Skills

PLCs & electro-mechanical controls

Read electrical schematics

Maintenance & calibration on furnaces

Combustion theory knowledge

Troubleshooting furnace controls & met

Procedural compliance

Education

BS in electronics & instrumentation

2-year tech training in instrumentation/electronics

HS diploma or GED + 1–3 yrs experience

Tools

NC lathes & machining centers

Calibration/test equipment

Thermocouples, meters & gas analyzers

Job description

Country: United States of America

State / County: Texas

City: Houston

Division: Wyman Gordon

Company: Houston

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

Opportunity ID: 23244

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision and direction of the Instrument Maintenance Supervisor the Instrument Maintenance Technician shall provide the necessary skills to successfully conduct repairs, preventative, predictive, and condition based maintenance, Temperature Uniformity Surveys (TUS), System Accuracy Tests (SAT), furnace control instrument calibrations, and other gauge and meter calibrations, calibrate combustion systems to maintain operation of furnaces and quality control equipment in a Quality environment in accordance with quality compliance and customer procedures. Assist in the continuous improvement of procedures, methods, and training and provide hands on technical assistance in the development and implementation of improved controls and other engineering projects as directed.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• A working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers and electro-mechanical controls a must.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and diagrams.
• Conduct maintenance and repair technical services for Production furnaces, Heat Treat furnaces and other quality control equipment requiring calibration and certification.
• Display sound understanding of combustion theory and application of concepts during furnace troubleshooting and repair to maintain thermal furnace characteristics and operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, repair and calibrate furnace control and other instruments such as the temperature recorders, temperature controllers, and high limit controllers of furnaces and other equipment requiring calibration and certification such as NDT and other test equipment using various test equipment and procedures.
• Properly fill out and return all required paperwork in conjunction with assigned tasks.
• Work in conjunction with Maintenance Planner, Leadmen, Outside Contractors, Internal Support Activities, and Supervision to complete furnace maintenance activities, major outages and installations as assigned in a correct and timely manner.
• Conduct certifications and calibrations to ensure they meet all observed specifications including working with thermocouple wire, control thermocouples, potentiometers, optical - pyrometers and gas analyzers.
• Ability to understand and comply with company procedures and work instructions.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required (testing will be conducted).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The successful applicant must be willing to work shift work and various shifts. No shift preference is guaranteed.

EDUCATION

• BS in electronics and instrumentation preferred, or 2-year technical training program in instrumentation and electronics.
• High school diploma or GED and 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

EXPERIENCE

• Relevant work experience operating machine tools, including numerical control and manual lathes, and machining centers.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, interpreting specifications, and understanding machine instructions.

WORK CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use arms and hands; climb and balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; and crawl.
• The employee must be able to read, listen, and give verbal instructions.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close up and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must also be able to work in close cramped areas.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in high places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• Noise levels are high and frequently require the use of hearing protection.
• The employee must be able to work in extremely cold or hot conditions.

HOURS: Must be able to work any shift. 1st shift: 6am-2pm, 2nd shift: 2pm-10pm, 3rd shift 10pm-6am

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.