Maintenance Tech I

Who We Are

Thompson Pipe Group is a privately held family business of engineers, contractors, and manufacturers based in Rialto, California. From the humble beginnings, we built a family of products to meet the needs of all kinds of infrastructure. Each generation of products is better than the previous.

Thompson Pipe Group is now the largest and most diverse drainage, sanitary, pressure and trench-less pipe provider, with manufacturing locations across the country and serving not just the US, but all of North America. Please visit our website at www.thompsonpipegroup.com

Work schedule:
Mon-Fri- Day Shift (10-12 hours/day)- overtime when needed; Some weekends required.

Thompson Pipe Group is currently looking for a Maintenance Tech 
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and/or electric/electronic equipment, including, but not limited to hoists, cranes, power supplies, boilers, scales, motors, gearboxes, cylinders, gauges and test equipment.
• Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical and mechanical theories and principles, local and national codes, properties of various materials and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Install, start up and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures and OSHA requirements for machine activation and shutdown.
• Advise operators and line mechanics of operational procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
• Inform appropriate management and line operators of potential equipment problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Have a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components, including the use of special diagnostic instruments, with the ability to install, test, diagnose, repair and maintain a variety of production and building equipment.
• Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel, whether individually or in a team.
• Have working knowledge of troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and AC/DC motor drives.
• Repair electrical components such as transformers, wiring and electrical/electronic equipment.
• Adjust to and follow new procedures and innovations which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation.
• Other duties that may be required.

• Qualifications:
  • 5 years of experience as an electrical technician in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to perform the duties of Maintenance II.
  • Ability to read and write in English (Spanish is a plus) and communicate and work with all levels of personnel.
  • Ability to work with high voltage/low voltage electricity. Intermediate electrical experience in 3-phase motor branch circuits. 
• Have math aptitude for measurements, calibrations and comprehension of a variety of testing and diagnostic equipment
• Be available for emergency service during off hours
• Bilingual English/Spanish would be helpful but not required
• Military experience preferred but not required
• Have compliment of tools necessary for high level maintenance tasks
•  Have good mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic aptitude
• Can work well with others and provide positive leadership
• Have a desire to participate in the overall effort to keep all operations running smoothly and cleanly
• Must be able to follow all safety procedures
• US Work Authorization required

Requirements:

• Pass the drug test
• Pass technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areas
• Experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings).
• Experience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs).
• Experience with troubleshooting electrical and mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns).
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings (e., hydraulics, pneumatics).

Salary

From $21.84 to $24.00 depending on experience

Benefits

What We Offer

Top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

• Life and Supplement Life
• Paid Holidays
• Fun Events
• Training and Development
• Employee Discounts
• 401(k}
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

South Beloit, IL 61080: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)