Manufacturing Technician Maintenance 1

Daikin Group; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Group is seeking a maintenance technician to support production by repairing, maintaining, and rebuilding equipment. You will work with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, read schematics, and ensure safety and 6S standards.

You will coordinate with production, assist with new equipment installs, and log all activities in Fiix CMMS, supporting continuous plant operations.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years in industrial maintenance or equivalent.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems, DC drives, servos, relays and sensors.
• Knowledge of PLCs, preferably Allen Bradley, Siemens or Direct Logic.
• Must read/write English; basic Windows skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and rebuild production equipment including electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Coordinate maintenance with production to minimize impact on output.
• Respond to calls to perform repairs and maintenance.
• Assist with installation of new equipment and scheduling of maintenance projects.
• Maintain accurate departmental records and enter work in Fiix CMMS.
• Read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and machine manuals.
• Ensure equipment complies with safety requirements and 6S standards.
• Work with contractors as needed and support additional projects.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

LOTO/OSHA safety

Reading schematics

Using hand & power tools

PLC basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or trade school

Tools

Fiix CMMS

Electrical voltmeter

Electrical diagrams/blueprints

Job description

Maintenance technicians provide technical support, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and rebuild machines, perform preventative maintenance duties as assigned, and respond to breakdowns in a professional and timely manner while following all safety protocols. Working knowledge of Electrical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic systems.

Position Responsibilities may include:

• Repair, maintain, and rebuild all production equipment, including electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Coordinate maintenance processes with the production department in a way in which the production output and packaging are least affected
• 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/schematics
• Ensure all equipment adheres to all applicable safety requirements
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain good 6S housekeeping standards
• Work with contractors as needed
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs

Nature & Scope:

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

Knowledge & Skills:

• Safe work habits, following proper LOTO and other OSHA requirements
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair
• Must have own and work with maintenance tools, including 480-volt and 3-phase electric voltmeter
• Ability to work with electrical circuits including 24-volt controls, 120-240 volt, single- and three-phase service
• Capable of using programmable logic controllers to troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Ability to work under pressure and ability to synthesize complex or diverse information
• Must be able to read and understand written and verbal policy, instruction, and directions in English
• Basic ability to use Windows-based computer systems
• Ability to perform alignment of belts, chains, and shafts
• Ability to replace bearings and leadscrews
• Able to use a variety of hand and power tools
• Read and comply with work orders
• Have basic electrical skills and knowledge (such as reading a meter and testing fuses)
• Able to install and repair light curtains and scanners so they function properly
• Able to perform minor electrical repairs on production equipment such as frayed cords, switches, and sensors
• Able to PM equipment in assigned area
• Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethics, and integrity on the job

Experience:

• 0–2 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

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Associates degree in electrical or mechanical field or graduation from a trade school, any certifications are a plus, preferred but not mandatory

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor and Manager

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.

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