Maintenance Technician II - Houston Milk Plant

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, 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 circuits0; 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 ELECTRICAL Applies proper lock-out / tag-out on all electrical equipment Troubleshooting: