What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electro-Mechanical Technician position at EHC?
EHC is currently looking for a Electro-Mechanical Technician for a client located in Houston, TX. Temp to hire position.
SCHEDULE: ROTATING SHIFTS, WEDNESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK THE DAY SHIFT (7-7PM), NIGHT SHIFT (7-7AM), AND WEEKENDS. ABOUT 10-20 HOURS OF OVERTIME ON A WEEKLY BASIS.
JOB SUMMARY: This role will assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the country, state, and federal levels
- Perform safety-related functions and other miscellaneous electrical functions
- Competent with the configuration of VFDs
- Must possess a demonstrated ability to safely utilize a forklift and high lift
- Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot PLCs
- Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
- Proficient in testing and troubleshooting electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and megaohm meters, to ensure compatibility and safety of the system.
- Utilizing a systematic approach to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and avoid replacing parts.
All candidates are expected to have their own tools:
- Multimeter
- Wire Strippers
- Side cutters
- Basic set of screwdrivers
- Basic wrench set (SAE/Metric)
- Basic power tools (i.e. Impact Driver & Drill)
- Allen Wrenches (SAE/Metric)
- Basic Socket Set (SAE/Metric)
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Must have at least 5 years of 24V troubleshooting and PLC experience
- Must have experience working on Automated Machines
- Basic Electricity & Electronics
- DC Equipment & Controls
- Batteries & DC Circuits· Single-Phase Motors
- Transformers & AC Circuits
- Three-Phase Systems
- Electrical Measuring Instruments
- Electrical Safety & Protection
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Power Supplies
- Digital Logic Systems
- Input/Output Devices
- Ability to read Electrical Schematics and mechanical blueprints
- Ladder logic knowledge
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Knowledge and prior experience with Hydraulics
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED
- Preferred Electrician License or two-year electrical program
- Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background and drug screen.
- Must be available to work 12-hour day and/or night shifts, weekends, call-outs, and overtime.
