Senior Equipment Technician

Trinity Industries; Navasota (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Heads, Inc. in Navasota, TX is seeking a Senior Equipment Technician (2nd shift) to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.

You will diagnose causes of operating problems and implement repairs to minimize downtime, following safety procedures and documenting work orders. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to read equipment

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of related experience required.
• Ability to read equipment drawings and electrical/hydraulics schematics.
• Comfortable working at heights (15 ft or more).
• Able to work in narrow or confined spaces for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and components.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems up to 480 V.
• Repair production equipment including mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Install and repair electrical systems and components following diagrams.
• Document maintenance activities and maintain records.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Electrical schematics

Job description

Job Description

Description

Trinity Heads, Inc. is searching for a Senior Equipment Technician (2nd shift) in our Navasota, Texas Facility. This role is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks to determine causes of operating problems in areas including but not limited to plumbing, electrical systems/components, HVAC, carpentry, electrical fixtures/switches/power sources and mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

Qualifications

• Performs complex repairs on production equipment motors and mechanical components including basic pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Troubleshoots electrical problems up to 480v, performs preventative maintenance and testing on electrical wiring and components.
• Performs preventive maintenance and electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic repairs to production and mechanical equipment, machinery and components.
• Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints , and other specifications using electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Lays out, builds, tests trouble shoots, repairs and modifies production electronic components, parts, switch panels etc.
• May test new equipment, trouble shoot operation, make minor adjustments to equipment.
• Maintains and completes all required records.
• Follows all safety rules and practices.
• May be involved in safety committees or initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired knowledge and experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum 2-4 years of related experience; hydraulics or furnace specialty experience a plus
• Ability to ready equipment drawing, and electrical & hydraulics schematics
• May require working above ground (15 ft. or more)
• Must be able to climb ladders or stairs to reach objects, comfortable with heights.
• May require working in narrow or confined workspaces for extended periods of time.