HEB Grocery
Houston, TX
Shift: FULL_TIME
Responsibilities Job Summary: 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. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions: 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, and 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., AC, single and 3 phase from 24V to 480V and DC systems); operates new equipment (e.g., motors, starters, relays, timers switches, coils, transformers, switch gear) 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) MECHANICAL Operates shop equipment (e.g., grinders, drills, saws, threaders, lathe, mill); starts up processing equipment, building equipment, and refrigeration systems PNEUMATIC Operates pressure gauge (Bourden tube type) WELDING Operates welding equipment (e.g., soldering, brazing, wiping, hand forging, gas welding, flame cutting, arc welding, resistance welding, pressurized system, stainless steel welding, sanitary welding, including TIG or oxyacetylene) Repair & Replacement: BUILDING SYSTEMS Repairs plant equipment ELECTRICAL Replaces boards, relays, and input-output modules; calculates proper wire sizes and material ELECTRONICS Replaces PC boards, relays, and input-output modules; burns chips and program systems HYDRAULIC Replaces cylinders, valves, and pumps; performs preventative maintenance (e.g., 4-way / Vickers valves); repairs motor MECHANICS Repairs / modifies / replaces parts on all production and facility equipment; calculates speed ration, sprocket sizes, and gear box size when modifying / replacing / repairing gear box assembly PNEUMATIC Maintains/ replaces / repairs all pneumatic equipment REFRIGERATION / HVAC Maintains / repairs freon, glycol, and ammonia refrigeration systems WELDING Plans / organizes / performs all types of welding (gas, arc, Heliarc) to weld various beads, but lap, fillet, and sanitary tubing; welds pressure vessels Inspection: ELECTRICAL Determines if systems are functioning properly; investigates problems; ensures compliance with federal and local electrical codes HYDRAULIC Monitors fluids / pressures; adjusts when needed PNEUMATIC Monitors fluids / pressures; adjusts when needed 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 ELECTRICAL Applies proper lock-out / tag-out on all electrical equipment Troubleshooting: BUILDING SYSTEMS Troubleshoots chilled water, steam distribution, and glycol systems 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 circuit problems; isolates defective hardware MECHANICS Troubleshoots all production and facility equipment PNEUMATIC Troubleshoots circuit problems; isolates defective hardware REFRIGERATION / HVAC Troubleshoots refrigeration systems (e.g., ammonia, glycol, freon); isolates problems Reads blueprints (mechanics, welding) Reads blueprints and schematic diagrams (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic) Reads blueprints, schematics, and refrigeration and steam documentation (refrigeration / HVAC) Draws / designs basic system schematics (electrical) Designs mechanical and electrical programs and systems on AutoCad (electronics) Designs blueprints to repair / modify / construct / make process changes (mechanics) Designs new / modifies existing plant systems to supply new / modified equipment (building systems) The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. Qualifications & Key Requirements: Work Experience: Experience in maintenance - Required Experience in electrical / mechanical / equipment (for building & process) repair - Required Experienc