Maintenance Technician - Insteel Industries

At Insteel, we strive to be the nation's supplier of choice for steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications by delivering superior value and excellent quality to our customers.  We are seeking a Quality Technician for our Houston Texas facility to join our team. You will be part of a multi-craft team diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing machinery that manufactures prestressed concrete strand wire reinforcement products in a 24/7 operation. If you are a dedicated, team driven individual with an eye for detail, Insteel has an opportunity for you.

About Us
Insteel Wire Products, established in 1953, started from humble beginnings, embraces strong values, and has its Home Office in Mt. Airy, NC.  We are the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed PC-strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement and standard welded wire reinforcement for concrete reinforcement applications. The company operates ten manufacturing facilities in eight states.

About You
The person we are looking for has a firm attention to detail, a can- do attitude and is a team player.

Job Summary
Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs electrical and mechanical systems, apparatus and electrical and mechanical components of industrial machinery and equipment.  Works daily to ensure assigned areas of responsibility are working with risk lowered to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) specifically to achieve “ZERO HARM” so no injuries, illness or negative impact occurs to employees, property, the environment or the community. Works daily to ensure the equipment is functioning accordingly to produce within quality specs and with the designed performance.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Essential Responsibilities

• Practices safe work habits as an individual and with co-workers
• Works effectively in a team environment
• Adheres to the company safety policies and related guidelines, including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) usage
• Knows safety equipment and is aware of machine safety procedures
• Knows and understands mechanical/electrical processes and equipment function principles
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic and controls system.
• Conducts equipment inspections for proper operation and mechanical integrity
• In-depth knowledge of electrical safety guidelines and electrical safety related work practices such as Lockout/Tagout and Arc Flash safety regulations
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of safe and proper use of basic electrical diagnostic equipment (volt/ohm meter, etc.)
• Demonstrates proficiency in basic multimeter functions (i.e., fuses, conductivity)
• Works with electrical processes up to 480V
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical circuits-relays, contactors, motors, starters. Familiarity with AC/DC drives, PLC’s, and machine dedicated HMI programs
• Intermediate knowledge of programs that will include MS Outlook, Excel, and other programs as needed
• Familiarity with MAXIMO CMMS system or any major maintenance platform (i.e. Creates and modifies work orders within the MAXIMO CMMS system to include recording logs, entering time and follow-up work to be performed
• Lubricates and maintains all equipment during normal operations and planned/scheduled preventive maintenance work
• Repairs auxiliary components
• Changes bearing and wear components, replaces and adjusts belts, pulleys, and drive components
• Capable of operating PIT (powered industrial truck) and boom lift to safely work at heights
• Reads blueprints, schematics, installation and arrangement drawings, basic components, electrical diagrams, and symbols and install wire machinery to manufacturer’s specifications
• Removes and installs AC/DC motors, reconnect to load test and run
• Solders electrical and electronic components
• Other mechanical/electrical duties as assigned

Benefits
At Insteel, we know how important it is to have good, affordable health and group benefits and a retirement program that helps you save for your future. That's why we offer competitive benefits that can provide protection, peace of mind and savings. Whether it's health care, income protection, retirement savings or other benefits such as the Employee Assistance Program, we've got you covered Competitive Wages with shift differential and Team-Share Production Incentive payable bi-weekly.

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation and (8) paid Holidays
• Free Teledoc online/phone visits with Physicians for all Employees and Dependents
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with pre-tax contributions
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Retirement Planning/Investment Options—Stock Purchase plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Insurance Options

Education
Broad Technical training (high school plus 1 to 2 years of apprenticeship/applied trades training).  Training requires a basic knowledge in the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, PLC programs, DC drive motors, AC drive motors and various types of precision measuring instruments is required.

Experience 

• Minimum of 2 years electrical preferred. Multi-craft experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.

Salary Start Rate: Competitive compensation depending on experience, plus bi-weekly “Team-Share Production Incentive”.

These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.

COMPANY: Insteel Industries is the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard welded wire reinforcement.

Insteel has 11 manufacturing plants across the US and a professional engineering services division with the goal to be the nation's supplier of choice for steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications by delivering superior value to our customers. Insteel Industries, Inc. is a publicly traded company. https://insteel.com/careers/Career-Paths/default.aspx

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