Thompson Pipe Group, Inc Careers

Description

Thompson Pipe Group is currently looking for a Maintenance Industrial Electrical Technician.
Pay range is $30.00 per hour to $35.00 per hour depending on experience.  2nd shift - 3:00pm - 2:00am  M-F, OT as needed.  

What We Offer:  

• Top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Benefits eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Safety Shirts after 90 Day Introductory period
• Safety prescription eye wear program
• Safety work wear subsidy after 90 day introductory period
• Life and Supplement Life
• Company Matched 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Fun Events
• Training and Development
• Employee Discounts
• Career Opportunity!

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  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment, including, but not limited to, programmable controls, power supplies, drives, gauges, gas-fired boilers, scales and test equipment.
• Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic 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 for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Advise operators and of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
• Inform appropriate management and line operators of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Have a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
• Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment, and especially must be able to interface and communicate with line operators in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting.
• Have working knowledge of troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and AC/DC motor drives.
• Can install, diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of production and building equipment. Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
• 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.

Qualifications:  

• Must have hands-on experience working on, troubleshooting and repairing 3-phase electrical distribution and control systems up to 480VAC, including breaker panels, disconnects, conduit runs, lighting and motor control centers
• Must have working knowledge and understanding of relay control logic and components, including control transformers, relays, contactors, fuses and motor protection circuits
• Must have prior experience operating aerial work platforms and forklifts
• 5 years support and troubleshooting experience with PLC equipment (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron)
• 2 years’ experience programming PLC ladder logic within the last 5 years
• Can read and draw machine electrical schematics
• 5 years’ experience with Variable Frequency Drives
• 5 years’ experience with automated machines and an expert understanding of all related devices including, but not limited to, AC/DC Drives, prox sensors, photo eyes and transducers
• Working knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel and Outlook
• 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

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.g., hydraulics, pneumatics).