Aerotek

Overview

The Maintenance Technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment used in plastic extrusion and related manufacturing processes. This role focuses on ensuring reliability, safety, and uptime in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment including extruders, controls, drives, and conveyor systems.
• Perform periodic preventive maintenance on production and support equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical failures to their root cause and complete repairs.
• Safely troubleshoot and repair electrical components such as heaters and relays.
• Work with 3-phase and single-phase 480 V power in an industrial environment.
• Troubleshoot control loops and systems using AC, DC, or milliamp control signals.
• Troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs), particularly Allen-Bradley systems.
• Align various types of equipment including motors and gearboxes.
• Perform maintenance and repair on overhead cranes ranging from 1 to 10 tons.
• Conduct mobile equipment maintenance on forklifts and small vehicles.
• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Work comfortably at heights and in tight or confined spaces.
• Apply good housekeeping practices in all work areas.
• Use mechanical fabrication and installation skills.
• Apply electrical diagnostic skills using principles such as Ohms law.
• Utilize tools and equipment such as multimeters and welding equipment.
• Support film blowing and injection molding equipment.
• Lift materials and equipment frequently, up to 70 pounds.
• Work in high-temperature conditions and climb stairs.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with 3-phase and single-phase 480 V power.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair a wide range of electrical components.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical prints and diagrams.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, with familiarity in Allen-Bradley systems preferred.
• Ability to align motors and gearboxes using magnetic dial indicator and straight-edge methods.
• Hands-on experience with overhead cranes (1 to 10 tons).
• Experience with mobile equipment maintenance and ability to operate a forklift.
• Comfort working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Good housekeeping habits and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to perform mechanical fabrication and installation calculations.
• Working knowledge of multimeters and welding equipment.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of HOUSTON, TX.
• The position involves regular climbing of stairs and working at heights up to approximately 75 feet.
• The facility operates in a fast-paced, 24/7 production environment.