Industrial Maintenance Electrical Technician in Houston, TX at National Strand

Job Description

National Strand is part of the Metals Processing Group which produces steel wire and cable/wire-related products that serve many industries and is wholly owned by The Heico Companies, LLC. The independent business model fosters entrepreneurship and growth and allows professional development at all levels.

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago, The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 78 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.

These four core operations are organized into groups: Applied Solutions Group, Construction Solutions Group, Industrial Technologies Group, and Metal Processing Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies.

Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).

More information about the overall organization can be found at www.heicocompanies.com.

• Installation of VAC Circuits up to 480VAC.
• DC Circuits.
• Basic PLC and ladder logic understanding to troubleshoot and repair equipment with PLCs. (You will not be doing any PLC programming).
• Industrial Controls. Panels, relays, switches, wiring.
• Able to read, interpret and follow Electrical Diagrams and schematics.
• Understanding and knowledge of VFDs.
• Rotating Equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Preventive Maintenance Execution.
• Pneumatics and pneumatic controls and components.
• Hydraulics and hydraulic controls and components.
• Inspection of equipment and effective communication with peers and managers.
• Able to read, interpret and follow mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams and schematics.
• Must be able to weld using MIG and/or
• Use all sorts of equipment and tools for the trade, electrical testing tools as well as mechanical tools.
• Must understand and follow instructions.
• Must be SAFE and use the appropriate LOTO procedures.
• Must be able to learn quickly to operate equipment to test and assure its proper operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Experience: Minimum 3+ years experience working as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic with a demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting. Prior experience of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment desired. Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities and quickly respond to minimize   production delays.

Education: High School Diploma. Technical School Certifications preferred.

Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Technology:  Strong working knowledge of MS Office and other support software. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work - Must be able to work rotating shifts and be available for overtime and weekend work, evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Work Environment - The position operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers, iPads, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts.

Physical Requirements - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Maintenance Technician position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear and be around rotating heavy machinery.  The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.  The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms, lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds, balance, bend, stoop or kneel, climb, push/pull and squat, or crouch.