Job Information
Aerotek Maintenance Technician in Houston, Texas
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description
A cardboard box manufacturer is seeking a maintenance technician to perform electrical and mechanical repairs throughout the production facility. The candidate will troubleshoot and repair equipment, performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs to minimize downtime on the line. The technician will also perform preventative maintenance according to the PM schedule.
Responsibilities
5+ years maintenance exp. performing mechanical and electrical repairs
Experience in high speed mfg
Can troubleshoot PLCs and drives
Can read electrical schematics
Hydrualic and pneumatic maintenance exp.
Repair and replace motors, chains, sprockets, gears, and belts on equipment.
Fix equipment including conveyors, die cutters, large printing machines, a 300 ft. long corrugator, palletizers, wrappers, and material handling equipment.
Essential Skills
Ability to troubleshoot and trace down sensors and circuits.
Proficiency in troubleshooting PLCs, electrical motors, and drives.
Ability to read electrical schematics.
Experience with motor controls and instrumentation calibration.
Hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in high-speed manufacturing.
Knowledge of Allen-Bradley equipment.
Familiarity with conveyor maintenance.
Experience with preventive maintenance procedures.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy a stable industry with very good and affordable internal benefits once full-time. The company offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
Work Environment
The work environment is fast-paced and non-climate controlled, with the floor being hot due to the machines in operation. However, there are numerous fans in the building to help with ventilation. The work schedule includes working from Monday to Saturday or Sunday, with a weekend off every three weeks. There is also the possibility of working on Sundays as needed or not working on Saturdays if the workload allows. The shift hours are from 7 PM to 5 AM, with 10-12 hour shifts. Initially, the person will work on days for 2-3 weeks and then transition to the night shift.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, Texas.
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About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.