Maintenance Technician - Multiple Shifts

Leeco Steel LLC; Joshua (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeco Steel LLC is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician based in Joshua, TX, covering Alvarado maintenance as needed. The role includes 1st or 2nd shift work and occasional travel to other Leeco sites to service and repair heavy industrial equipment.

Ideal candidates have hands-on mechanical and electrical knowledge, 2 years in manufacturing, and proficiency with welding, VFDs, PLCs and test equipment. A strong safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience in manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Basic troubleshooting across heavy equipment (Oxyfuel, Plasma, Drilling) and processing equipment.
• Solid mechanical knowledge and electrical knowledge.
• Self-starter who can take directions.
• Knowledge of VFD programming and PLC troubleshooting.
• Ability to use shop tools safely (hand and power).
• Experience with welding and pipefitting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair machinery and electrical equipment in an industrial setting.
• Repair, install, test and maintain electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctioning systems using test equipment.
• Ensure connections to circuit breakers, transformers, and components.
• Follow safety and quality programs and guidelines.
• Travel to Leeco sites as needed for maintenance.

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Based in Joshua, but will cover Alvarado maintenance as well. This will be for 1st or 2nd shift. This position will require travel to other locations as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on machinery/mechanical equipment in an industrial environment.
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, machinery, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand, power, and precision measuring tools.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools.
• Responsible for the connection of wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Calculate, lay‑out/draw, balance and align equipment.
• Perform rigging activities, safety‑related functions and other miscellaneous maintenance functions.
• Utilize or fabricate all types of mechanical parts (fitting, valves, etc.) needed from cold rolled steel, stainless steel, steel plate, structural steel members and other metals.
• Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the country, state and federal levels.
• Perform rigging activities, safety‑related functions and other miscellaneous electrical functions.
• Support the safety and quality programs by following all accompanying rules and established processes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• **Must be willing to travel to other Leeco sites as needed. **

Skills/Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Basic troubleshooting skills with ability to assist with repairs and diagnostics of Combination Oxyfuel, Plasma and Drilling equipment, advanced processing equipment, CNC, material handling system, lifting devices, sawing equipment.
• Demonstrate mechanical knowledge.
• Demonstrate electrical knowledge.
• Self-starter yet able to take orders as directed.
• Drilling, Oxyfuel, Plasma alignment and vibration monitoring knowledge is required.
• Knowledge of predictive/preventive maintenance and pipefitting.
• Competent in the use of oxyacetylene torch work and welding.
• Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power).
• Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• Safely utilize a forklift and high lift.
• Competent with programming of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD).
• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
• Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power).
• Proficient in testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Experience with mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and welding certification required.
• Speak, write and comprehend conversational English.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).

Physical Requirements

Subject to environmental conditions that occur indoors and outdoors which includes but is not limited to exposure to changing temperatures, loud noise and vibration from use of equipment and the following:

• Hazards: Variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin- fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• Oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance