Maintenance Technician 3 (3rd shift)

Daikin Comfort; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort is seeking an experienced maintenance technician for their Waller, Texas location. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, specifically in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, as well as knowledge of PLC systems. Responsibilities include repairing and maintaining production equipment, coordinating maintenance with production, and supporting new equipment installations. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with an associate’s degree or trade certifications being a plus. Join a company that values safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Familiarity with DC drives, servos, solenoids, and relays.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC systems to component level.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and rebuild all production equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance processes with the production department.
• Assist with all aspects of new equipment installation.

Skills

Read electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics

Mentor and train Technicians

In-depth knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley and Omron programs

Perform major electrical repairs

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Associate’s degree in electrical or mechanical field

Tools

PLC systems

Industrial welding

Job description

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and rebuild all production equipment, including electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Coordinate maintenance processes with the production department to minimize impact on production output and packaging
• Respond to calls from production and management to make repairs
• Assist with all aspects of new equipment installation
• Assist management with scheduling maintenance projects
• Maintain accurate and complete departmental records
• Record all work in Fiix CMMS
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, construction drawings, machine manuals, electrical blueprints and schematics
• Ensure all equipment adheres to applicable safety requirements
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain good 6S housekeeping standards
• Work with contractors as needed
• Perform additional projects or duties to support ongoing business needs

Scope of Work

• Works under direct supervision and follows written or verbal instructions to accomplish assigned tasks
• Independently performs assignments after receiving general instructions on expected results
• Resolves routine questions and problems, and coordinates complex issues with others
• Demonstrates awareness of relative urgency of tasks and responds accordingly

Knowledge and Skills

• Read electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics (knowledge of symbols)
• Mentor and train Technicians 1 and 2
• In‑depth knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Understand relay logic
• Perform major electrical repairs
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code
• Design and implement equipment improvements
• Troubleshoot PLC systems to component level
• Download, upload and modify PLC programs
• Change and program drives and HMIs
• Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley and Omron programs
• Select replacement parts for obsolete components
• Make necessary program changes when needed
• Perform and write preventive maintenance (PM) procedures for all equipment
• Lead, critique, and improve Kaizens
• Champion and present 6S projects, and participate in regular 6S activities
• Correct PPE violations when seen and report continued violations to leads
• Identify safety hazards and implement corrective actions
• All prior knowledge and skills required for lower‑level technicians

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• DC drives, servos, solenoids, photo eyes, relays, limit switches, and electric motors
• PLC systems, preferably Allen Bradley, Siemens and Direct Logic
• Industrial welding: repair as well as fabrication, MIG, TIG

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Associate’s degree in electrical or mechanical field, or graduation from a trade school; any certifications are a plus, preferred

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.