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Maintenance Technician

Hr Journals, Abilene, TX, United States


Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance on machinery and building as needed

Understand and follow emergency procedures in the event of equipment failure

Repair equipment as needed due to breakdowns

Oversee maintenance of the facility and all equipment

Work closely with production to ensure timely production with the highest food safety and quality standards

Proficient in electrical and mechanical work and troubleshooting

Troubleshoot motor controls such as HMIs and PLCs

Diagnose automation components such as HMIs, PLCs, I/O, and VFDs

Perform basic programming of PLCs

Design and implement ideas and innovations to increase equipment efficacy, safety, and reliability

Sanitary welding is a plus but not required

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required

Technical or vocational degree in related fields preferred

Bakery experience strongly preferred

3-5 years of related industrial maintenance experience required

Skills

PLC skills: ability to troubleshoot and diagnose low voltage systems using prints and a meter; connect to PLC via laptop and software; write and read ladder logic for troubleshooting

Ability to read and understand machine drawings

Proficient in computer applications, spreadsheets, e‑mail, SAP, and/or other related systems

Proficient in welding, cutting, fabrication, mechanical troubleshooting

Basic electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills required

Compensation
Compensation: $65,000 to $70,000 (hourly rate: 31.25 - 33.65)

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