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H-E-B

Maintenance Technician II

H-E-B, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Maintenance Partner

As a Maintenance Partner, you'll function in a team environment, reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader with direct responsibilities to the Production Team Leader and Team. You'll provide technical support to ensure a safe environment, producing safe, high-quality product, in a timely manner, at the best cost possible. Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company. What is the work? - Maintains manufacturing processes and equipment in optimum condition; integrates several process techniques focused on achieving high levels of overall process effectiveness (TPO) - Applies fundamental understanding of team in development and active participation in a team environment through division and plant team orientation, safety and quality training, and Level I Team skills - Operates the following equipment: ELECTRICAL: Operates meters and testing equipment, programmers, and soldering tools (e.g., voltmeters, amp meters, micrometers, meggers, programmers, test instrumentation, dial indicators) ELECTRONICS: Operates computers (desktop programs) and appropriate tools; adjusts set points and machine controls (e.g., digital volt ohmmeter, handheld amp probe and held voltage tester, logic probes, CRT equipment) HYDRAULIC: Operates/sets up hydraulic pumps and 3-way piloted and 4-way valve systems MECHANICAL: Operates shop equipment (e.g., grinders, drills, saws, threaders, lathe, mill); starts up processing equipment, building equipment, and refrigeration systems WELDING: Sets pressures on oxyacetylene equipment, arc welder, carbon arc welder, electrode welder, and tig welder Repair & Replacement: BUILDING SYSTEMS: Repairs plant equipment ELECTRICAL: Installs conduits and voltage motors; repairs/replaces fuses, lamps, breakers, switches (e.g., wiring controls, power circuits); uses standard brand of limit, micro switches, starters, control devices ELECTRONICS: Installs/repairs/replaces/calibrates 4-20 milliamp sensor circuits; programs PLC HYDRAULIC: Replaces cylinders, valves, and pumps; performs preventative maintenance (e.g., 4-way/Vickers valves) MECHANICS: Replaces various shafts and bearings, filters, belts, chains, sprockets, and sheaves (using instruction manuals and parts lists); maintains/repairs processing equipment, building equipment, and refrigeration systems; sets mechanical functions on various tracking conveyors; assists in installation of new systems (including bearing) PNEUMATIC: Replaces air cylinders, valves, and pumps; performs PM WELDING: Prepares surfaces; selects correct welding rod; cuts/welds (metals, stainless steel, copper pipe, silver solder, soft solder joints) Inspection: ELECTRICAL: Inspects plant/OSHA-related items; generates work orders for repairs of loose connections HYDRAULIC: Monitors system pressures; compares to standards MECHANICS: Monitors various system temperatures and pressures; performs OSHA inspections for compliance on guards, cylinders, and unsafe conditions PNEUMATIC: Monitors system pressures; compares to standards; writes up repair/rebuild order REFRIGERATION/HVAC: Monitors system pressures and temperatures; compares to standards; inspects systems for leaks; monitors fluid levels including glycol levels proper ratios Safety / Compliance: - Performs preventative maintenance Troubleshooting: BUILDING SYSTEMS: Uses forklift and pallet jack manuals to troubleshoot plant equipment; troubleshoots low temperatures/pressures in hot water systems, lost power; isolates problems ELECTRICAL: Troubleshoots all systems with/without schematics and photoelectric sensing equipment ELECTRONICS: Controls power or programming fault, Modicon/Allen-Bradley PLCs, and PID control devices HYDRAULIC: Troubleshoots hydraulic pump, receiver tank, and proper pressure settings MECHANICS: Identifies problems with gearboxes, pumps, valves, and other basic system components, including vacuum conveyor system PNEUMATIC: Troubleshoots systems REFRIGERATION/HVAC: Troubleshoots refrigeration systems (e.g., ammonia, glycol, freon); isolates problems Reads blueprints (electrical, mechanics, welding) Draws/designs blueprints to repair/modify/construct/make process changes (mechanics) Makes changes to system design (hydraulic, pneumatic) What is your background? - High school diploma - Experience in maintenance - Experience in electrical/mechanical/equipment (for building & process) repair - Experience completely disassembling process equipment and repairing, improving, and reassembling for re-use Do you have what it takes to be a fit as a Mfg Maintenance Partner at H-E-B? - Strong working knowledge of all aspects of plant equipment maintenance operation (e.g., equipment troubleshooting, electrical, refrigeration, machine shop operation, welding, brazing soldering) - Strong aptitude and abilities in industrial plant, mechanical, or electrical work Specific to assigned functional area: BUILDING SYSTEMS: Understanding of the theory of water distribution and its components, including heat exchangers, water softeners, and water heaters ELECTRICAL: Ability to identify standard brand of limit, micro switches, starters, and control devices ELECTRONICS: Understanding of installation of 110V circuit for control voltage and how to identify appropriate use of such systems EQUIPMENT OPERATION: Skills using voltmeters, ammeters, meggers, calipers, dial indicators, refrigeration test instrument micrometers, electronic test equipment (e.g., programmers), machinist equipment and tools, hydraulic test equipment, hand and industrial power tools HYDRAULIC: Knowledge of how to repair receiver tank MECHANICS: Knowledge of how to operate, start up, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair some processing equipment, building equipment, and refrigeration systems PNEUMATIC: Knowledge of how to troubleshoot pneumatic systems and 4-way air valves REFRIGERATION/HVAC: Knowledge of how to troubleshoot refrigerator systems and isolate problems (e.g., ammonia, glycol, freon systems) WELDING: Ability to read and understand blueprints Can you... - Travel by car or plane with overnight stays - Regularly lift up to 20 lbs - Occasionally lift 20 lbs or more - Work extended hours - Work rotating schedules - Maneuver through the facility and perform functions of the job, with or without accommodation (standing, stooping, bending, etc.) - Work in wet, cold, or hot environments, depending on Plant location, where temperatures are: Snacks: temperature-controlled environment ranging from 80-100 degrees F Floral: temperature-controlled environment ranging from 32-42 degrees F Meat: routinely 30-45 degrees F in a cold and wet environment, occasionally (-)20 or 85 degrees F in certain areas Milk: routinely 60-80 degrees F in a wet environment, occasionally 38 degrees F in certain areas, 110 degrees in others Ice Cream: (-)40 to 80 degrees F, certain areas in a wet environment Bakery: 80-100 degrees F Tortilla: 80-100 degrees F