Career Equipment Technician

Overview

Trinity Rail is hiring for Maintenance and Repair Technician at our Jonesboro plant.

Our products are an integral part of the supply chain that helps fuel our lives and our economy. Over the last 85 years, Trinity Industries has grown to over 6,000 employees strong with the common purpose of Delivering Goods, For the Good of All.

The Career Equipment Technician position is a great opportunity for a resilient, team-minded individual who doesn’t stray away from a challenge.

• Performs preventative maintenance and electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic repairs to production and mechanical equipment, machinery and components.
• Determines causes of operating problems, consults schematics and orders replacement parts. Performs high voltage electrical repairs (e.g. controls, relays).
• 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, troubleshoots, repairs and modifies production electronic components, parts, switch panels etc.
• May test new equipment, troubleshoots operation, and makes 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.

• High school diploma or a GED equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience
• The ability to read blueprints
• 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 work spaces for extended periods of time
• Tasks may require physical strength and dexterity
• Basic troubleshooting / 3 Phase / equipment up to 600v
• May require extensive kneeling, bending and standing for long periods of time
• Candidates must be available and able to work Day or Night Shift schedule