Electromechanical Maintenance Technician Level I - Nights

2551 Valmont Dr Brenham Texas
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** A Brief Summary of This Position:
** Assists with and performs highly skilled technical work in areas of installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment with a wide knowledge and high degree of proficiency.  The incumbent assists with new installations of equipment and performs common repairs and replacements. Electromechanical Technician 1 has a solid knowledge and the ability to follow Arc Flash requirements which are pertinent to the job.

The employee assists with installation of distribution equipment including gutters, disconnects, conduits and cables in accordance with UL and National Electrical Code as well as the proper replacement or adjustment of mechanical clutches and drive trains. The technician at this tier level performs minor electrical functions which include installation and repair of lighting up to 110V, repair of small fixtures, fans, and appliances while also assisting with repair of welders, wire feeds, plasma cutters, and motors over 110V.

The technicians help perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair plant production equipment. The technician uses trouble shooting aids, such as digital VOM to accurately interpret readings. The types of equipment serviced and maintained include: cranes, lathes, drills, presses, press brakes, shears, robots, tube mills, high frequency induction equipment, distribution equipment, CNC and NC equipment.  Apart from general house cleaning tasks, the electromechanical technician also performs general responsibilities such as recording labor and materials and the reporting of abnormal conditions and safety hazards.

The incumbent will also occasionally be in charge of different industrial lifting equipment and is expected to operate all the hoists and forklifts in a safe and efficient manner.
** Shift: 3rd (Nights) Monday - Friday 11PM - 7AM
**** Starting Hourly Pay Rate (LG11): $27.75 + $1.00 per hour shift differential
**** Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year & 2 years
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* Essential Functions:

*** Troubleshoot Electrical and electronic as well as hydraulic & pneumatic troubleshooting should progressively get better.
* Other common functions to learn at a tier 1 level are dropping power to a machine, replacing proximity switches, replacing a hydraulic pump, replacing a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder, or installing a Hoffman box with PLC.
* Whether the installation of low voltage electrical equipment meets National Electrical Codes, OSHA and Valmont Safety Standards is a decision of the technician.
* The tier 1 techs also assists with troubleshooting electronic, electrical, & mechanical systems that do require considerable judgment although final diagnostic of a problem is not normally done by a tier 1 technician.
* An Electromechanical Tech 1 has to be able to decide whether or not equipment can run or needs immediate attention for repairs.  A tier 1 technician may be called upon by a supervisor or lead to summarize jobs and give evaluations.
** Other Important Details about the Role:
*** Responsible for hand tools, electrical tools, volt/ohm and amp meters and other testing equipment, welders, including transportation equipment and lifting equipment.
* Required considerable care and attention on the part of the employee to minimize damage to gauges, tools and equipment.
* Demonstrated commitment to safety and a willingness to take personal responsibility…