Maintenance Technician

Abimarfoods; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Longevity bonus

Perfect attendance bonus

7 Paid Holidays

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Abilene is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining equipment and machinery. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience and a technical degree. Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and electrical systems is essential. This position offers bonuses and benefits, including relocation assistance and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related industrial maintenance experience is required.
• Bakery experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery and facility.
• Repair equipment due to breakdowns as needed.
• Oversee maintenance of the facility and equipment.
• Work closely with production for timely product safety.
• Proficient in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.

Skills

PLC Skills - troubleshooting low voltage systems

Ability to read and understand machine drawings

Proficient using computer applications

Mechanical troubleshooting

Basic electrical skills

Welding and fabrication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical or vocational degree

Job description

Overview

Pay: Starts at $33.00 - $35.00 plus $3.00 bonuses

Benefits

• We offer relocation
• Longevity bonus
• Perfect attendance bonus
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Sign on Bonus

Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring all equipment and machinery is in good working condition. Also responsible for making repairs and performing preventative maintenance while following all company policies & processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on the machinery and building, as needed
• Must know and understand the emergency procedures in the event of equipment failure
• Repair equipment as needed due to breakdowns
• Responsible for overseeing maintenance of the facility and all equipment.
• Must work closely with production to ensure that all product is produced in a timely manner with the highest food safety and quality standards
• Proficient in electrical and mechanical work and troubleshooting
• Ability to troubleshoot all motor controls such as HMI's and PLC's.
• Ability to diagnose automation components such as HMI, PLCs, I/O, VFDs
• Be able to identify communication systems on automation devices.
• Ability to do basic programming of PLC's
• Ability to design and implement ideas and innovations to successful projects to increase equipment efficacy, safety, and reliability
• Sanitary welding a plus but not a requirement

Requirements

• High School Diploma or (GED) is required.
• Technical or vocational degree in related fields
• Bakery experience is strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of related industrial maintenance experience is required.

Skills

• PLC Skills - ability to troubleshoot and diagnosis low voltage systems using prints and a meter to diagnose issues; ability to connect to PLC via laptop and software; ability to write and read ladder logic to assist in troubleshooting
• Ability to read and understand machine drawings.
• Must be proficient using computer applications, spreadsheets, e-mail, SAP and/or other related systems.
• Must be proficient in: welding, cutting, fabrication, mechanical troubleshooting.
• Basic electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic skills are also required.