Join Our Mechanical and Electrical Team
On-siteNorth Las Vegas, Nevada, United States or New Braunfels, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Perform inspections, repairs, and rebuilds on all plant operating equipment, including crushing, screening, and conveying systems. Troubleshoot hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, PLCs, and control circuits while installing and aligning electrical motors. Execute precision shaft alignments, perform basic electrical calculations, and fabricate conduit. Manage inventory by ensuring parts are correctly charged and available before starting jobs. Complete maintenance tasks such as bearing replacement, idler changes, and dust collector bag swaps. Adhere to strict safety regulations, conduct workplace inspections, and document all work orders in the CMMS system. Work extended shifts seven days a week, including holidays and overtime, to keep major and critical equipment running.
Required Qualifications
- Proficient knowledge of mechanical, hydraulics and pneumatics to assist in troubleshooting equipment failures
- Industrial background with good troubleshooting skills
- Working knowledge of mechanical equipment in an industrial plant is required
- Read and understand one-line diagrams & schematics
- Perform basic mathematical calculations is required
- Must have a telephone and be open to callouts
- Must be able to work extended shift to complete repairs and keep major and critical equipment running
- Must have a valid Texas driver's license
- Self-Starter and able to work with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, noise and dust
- Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels
- Lift up to 75 pounds
- Work shift work, seven days a week including holidays and be flexible to schedule changes, including overtime
- Must be able to troubleshoot, service and repair all plant operating equipment
- Must be able to disassemble and rebuild all types of crushing, screening, and conveying equipment
- Understand the installation and maintenance of all types of bearings
- Perform shaft alignments using precision tools
- Knowledge of pneumatic systems
- Able to use equipment manuals, parts lists or blueprints to properly install, repair, or order parts
- Process knowledge of the CMMS System to ensure that work orders and checklists are complete accurately
- Must be able to troubleshoot and repair parts on drives
- Must be able to troubleshoot hydraulic systems and air cylinders
- Well versed in troubleshooting PLCs & control circuits
- Install and align electrical motors
- Set up & troubleshoot A/C drives
- Able to troubleshoot control circuits with limited supervision
- Perform basic electrical calculations
- Perform tasks with all electrical test equipment (multi meters, meggers, current generators, Hart communicator, etc.)
- Fabricate and install conduit
- Perform soldering operations
- Troubleshoot and maintain motor control circuits
- Ensure all inventory parts are correctly charged from store
- Ensure all parts are available before starting job
- Must be well versed on all aspects of safety
- Comply with company, state, and governmental health and safety regulations at all times
- Complete and document Workplace Inspections in a timely manner
- Ensure maintenance tools are kept in good condition, repaired or replaced when necessary
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience operating heavy equipment is desired
- Demonstrate the ability to operate a computer preferred
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