Maintenance Technician III

H.E.B.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Partner to join their dynamic team in Houston. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the optimal performance of manufacturing processes and equipment, contributing to a safe and efficient work environment. Your expertise in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems will be crucial as you perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. This role offers a unique opportunity to become an owner in the company, emphasizing commitment and quality service. Join a company where your skills will drive innovation and success in a collaborative atmosphere.

Benefits

Employee Ownership

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with experience in maintenance and equipment repair.
• Must have knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain manufacturing processes and equipment in optimum condition.
• Troubleshoot and repair various systems including electrical and hydraulic.

Skills

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Mechanical Repair Skills

Welding Skills

Pneumatic Systems Knowledge

Hydraulic Systems Knowledge

Troubleshooting Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Welding Equipment

Electrical Testing Equipment

Hydraulic Tools

Pneumatic Tools

Shop Equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Partner, you'll function in a team environment, reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader with direct responsibilities to the Production Team Leader and Team. You'll provide technical support to ensure a safe environment, producing safe, high-quality product, in a timely manner, at the best cost possible.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

What is the work?

1. Maintains manufacturing processes and equipment in optimum condition; integrates several process techniques focused on achieving high levels of overall process effectiveness (TPO)
2. Applies fundamental understanding of team in development and active participation in a team environment through Division and Plant team orientation, and safety and quality training, and Level I Team skills
3. Operates the following equipment:
   ELECTRICAL: Operates meters and testing equipment, programmers, and soldering tools (e.g., AC, single and 3 phase from 24V to 480V and DC systems); operates new equipment (e.g., motors, starters, relays, timers switches, coils, transformers, switch gear)
   ELECTRONICS: Operates computers (desktop programs) and appropriate tools; adjusts set points and machine controls (e.g., digital volt ohmmeter, handheld amp probe and held voltage tester, logic probes, CRT equipment)
   MECHANICAL: Operates shop equipment (e.g., grinders, drills, saws, threaders, lathe, mill); starts up processing equipment, building equipment, and refrigeration systems
   PNEUMATIC: Operates pressure gauge (Bourden tube type)
   WELDING: Operates welding equipment (e.g., soldering, brazing, wiping, hand forging, gas welding, flame cutting, arc welding, resistance welding, pressurized system, stainless steel welding, sanitary welding, including TIG or oxyacetylene)

Repair & Replacement:

1. BUILDING SYSTEMS: Repairs plant equipment
2. ELECTRICAL: Replaces boards, relays, and input-output modules; calculates proper wire sizes and material
3. ELECTRONICS: Replaces PC boards, relays, and input-output modules; burns chips and program systems
4. HYDRAULIC: Replaces cylinders, valves, and pumps; performs preventative maintenance (e.g., 4-way / Vickers valves); repairs motor
5. MECHANICS: Repairs / modifies / replaces parts on all production and facility equipment; calculates speed ratio, sprocket sizes, and gear box size when modifying / replacing / repairing gear box assembly
6. PNEUMATIC: Maintains/ replaces / repairs all pneumatic equipment
7. REFRIGERATION / HVAC: Maintains / repairs freon, glycol, and ammonia refrigeration systems
8. WELDING: Plans / organizes / performs all types of welding (gas, arc, Heliarc) to weld various beads, but lap, fillet, and sanitary tubing; welds pressure vessels

Inspection:

1. ELECTRICAL: Determines if systems are functioning properly; investigates problems; ensures compliance with federal and local electrical codes
2. HYDRAULIC: Monitors fluids / pressures; adjusts when needed
3. PNEUMATIC: Monitors fluids / pressures; adjusts when needed
4. REFRIGERATION / HVAC: Monitors system pressures and temperatures; compares to standards; inspects systems for leaks; monitors fluid levels including glycol levels proper ratios

Safety / Compliance:

1. Performs preventative maintenance
2. ELECTRICAL: Applies proper lock-out / tag-out on all electrical equipment

Troubleshooting:

1. BUILDING SYSTEMS: Troubleshoots chilled water, steam distribution, and glycol systems
2. ELECTRICAL: Troubleshoots all systems with / without schematics and photoelectric sensing equipment
3. ELECTRONICS: Controls power or programming fault, Modicon / Allen-Bradley PLCs, and PID control devices
4. HYDRAULIC: Troubleshoots circuit problems; isolates defective hardware
5. MECHANICS: Troubleshoots all production and facility equipment
6. PNEUMATIC: Troubleshoots circuit problems; isolates defective hardware
7. REFRIGERATION / HVAC: Troubleshoots refrigeration systems (e.g., ammonia, glycol, freon); isolates problems

Qualifications

1. High school diploma
2. Experience in maintenance
3. Experience in electrical / mechanical / equipment (for building & process) repair
4. Experience completely disassembling process equipment and repairing, improving, and reassembling for re-use

Additional Requirements:

1. Ability to interrelate with others, using technical knowledge, when working with Technical and Part Support Specialists on plant equipment to make repairs or improvements
2. Ability to train and guide other Mechanics
3. Dependability; reliability

Specific to assigned functional area

1. BUILDING SYSTEMS: Comprehensive understanding of building systems (e.g., steam distribution, chilled water, compressed air glycol systems)
2. ELECTRICAL: Knowledge of federal and local electrical codes; understanding of differences between good and bad Meg out motor; understanding of how to install a 240V 3 phase system
3. ELECTRONICS: Knowledge of replacement of PC boards, relays, and input-output modules; knowledge of design, programming, and implementation of control systems; knowledge of how to design systems (mechanical and electrical) on Autocad; ability to demonstrate proper use of appropriate tools (e.g., digital volt ohmmeter, handheld amp probe, voltage tester, logic probes, CRT equipment)
4. HYDRAULIC: Comprehensive working knowledge of hydraulic systems throughout production and the facility; knowledge of reading and interpreting hydraulic blueprints and schematics to repair / modify the system; understanding of electrical circuit on main hydraulic system for pie press
5. MECHANICS: Comprehensive working knowledge of all laws, theories, rules, and standards related to plant mechanical troubleshooting and construction; knowledge of calculating speed ration, sprocket sizes, and gear box size
6. PNEUMATIC: Comprehensive working knowledge of pneumatic systems throughout production and the facility; knowledge of how to read pneumatic circuit diagram and understand function of system; working understanding of the function of pressure gauge (Bourden tube type)
7. REFRIGERATION / HVAC: Current refrigeration license; comprehensive working knowledge of plant refrigeration and steam systems; knowledge of how to maintain and repair all facets of plan freon, glycol, and ammonia systems; understanding of all laws, theories, rules, and standards related to refrigeration / HVAC systems
8. WELDING: Ability to read / understand blueprints, schematics, and similar documents to isolate defective hardware; ability to Heliarc weld

Can you...

1. Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
2. Regularly lift up to 20 lbs
3. Occasionally lift 20 lbs or more
4. Work extended hours
5. Work rotating schedules
6. Maneuver through the facility and perform functions of the job, with or without accommodation (standing, stooping, bending, etc.)
7. Work in wet, cold, or hot environments, depending on Plant location, where temperatures are:
   Snacks: temperature-controlled environment ranging from 80-100 degrees F
   Floral: temperature-controlled environment ranging from 32-42 degrees F
   Meat: routinely 30-45 degrees F in a cold and wet environment, occasionally (-)20 or 85 degrees F in certain areas
   Milk: routinely 60-80 degrees F in a wet environment, occasionally 38 degrees F in certain areas, 110 degrees in others
   Ice Cream: (-)40 to 80 degrees F, certain areas in a wet environment
   Bakery: 80-100 degrees F
   Tortilla: 80-100 degrees F