FlexSteel Pipe- Multiskilled Technician I

This is a FlexSteel Pipe position located in Baytown, TX

SUMMARY 

FlexSteel (www.flexsteelpipe.com) is an innovation-driven flexible pipe technology company. The Company comprises a hard-working and dedicated team united by a commitment to Safety, Quality, Human Development, Delivery, Innovation, Productivity, and excellence in all we do. The culture of FlexSteel can be described as energetic and passionate, which is felt daily throughout the Company. FlexSteel embodies teamwork with a focus on hiring top talent and developing employees.

• This position exists to support product manufacturing activities to maintain and repair electrical and mechanical systems, electrical and electronic components, Trouble shoot and program drives for industrial machinery and equipment. Able to install and repair equipment and program drives per application is essential.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual in this position must use initiative and judgment arranging job details to achieve predetermined objectives.      The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.     Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs preventive maintenance on machinery and the building or grounds as required.  
• Must have the ability to recognize potential problems and quickly report such concerns to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and maintain manufacturing plant operations and facility equipment.
• Repair and monitor hydraulic, mechanical, and mechanical power transmitting systems.
• Support production activities of all production lines to ensure the proper function of manufacturing equipment.

• Operate industrial equipment (forklifts, overhead cranes, 120 ‘manlifts).

• Read equipment- drawings and schematics.
• Assist in troubleshooting, analyzing, and maintaining all electrical and electronic components associated with manufacturing equipment and overhead cranes.  This included PLCs, industrial control circuits, Ac drives, motor control and power circuits and related equipment.
• Perform routine tests and preventive maintenance program on manufacturing equipment.
• Assist in Analyzing machine failures due to electrical or electronic problems and take appropriate action to correct the problem.
• Assist with electrical Pm. 
• Make visual inspections and use test equipment such as chart records, multimeters, ammeters, insulation testers and calibrators, to determine the nature of malfunctions. 
• Install and align motors, gearboxes, drive trains, and other mechanical power transmissions systems.
• Align, adjust, and calibrate equipment according to specifications. 
• Read wiring schematics and equipment specifications. Update existing schematics for changes.
• Maintain logs of service and repairs for a specific system or piece of equipment when necessary.
• Assist in laying out and installing electrical and electronic systems needed for servicing existing equipment, new manufacturing equipment, and auxiliary equipment.
• Write up complete parts list of items needed, Gauge conduit and wire sizes for application. 
• Assist in installing instrument panels, PLCs, counter meters, flow and pressure meters, circuit breakers, switches, solenoids, junction boxes, motors, AC and DC variable speed drives and their control and circuits and connect and test the systems. 
• Assist electrical, facility, mechanical maintenance and engineering as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 frequently required to stand; occasionally required to sit; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch.          The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally move up to 175 pounds.          Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing 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 exposed to risk of electrical shock.  The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The noise level is the work environment is usually moderate.

Disclaimer: Cactus Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may, and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required. Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.