Maintenance Equipment Technician - Day Shift

Trinity Industries, Inc. is hiring a Career E quipment Technician at our Fort Worth, Tx plant.

Our products are an integral part of the supply chain that helps fuel our lives and our economy. Over the last 85 years, Trinity Industries has grown to over 6,000 employees strong with the common purpose of Delivering Goods, For the Good of All.

The Career Equipment Technician position is a great opportunity for a resilient, team-minded individual who doesn't stray away from a challenge

Uses blueprints, schematics, small/power tools, and electronic test equipment to perform a variety of maintenance tasks and determine causes of operating problems in areas including but not limited to plumbing, electrical systems/components, HVAC, carpentry, electrical fixtures/switches/power sources and mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

Performs preventive maintenance, and electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs to production and mechanical equipment, machinery, and components.

What you'll do:

• Determines causes of operating problems, consults schematics, and orders replacement parts
• Performs high voltage electrical repairs (e.g. controls, relays). Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications using electrical and electronic test equipment
• Lays out, builds, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies production electronic components, parts, switch panels, etc.
• May test new equipment, troubleshoot operations, and make minor adjustments to equipment
• Maintains and completes all required records
• Follows all safety rules and practices.
• May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
What you'll need:

• High school diploma or a GED equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience
• The ability to read blueprints
• May require working above ground (15 ft. or more)
• Must be able to climb ladders or stairs to reach objects; comfortable with heights.
• May require working in narrow or confined workspaces for extended periods
• Tasks may require physical strength and agility
• Basic troubleshooting / 3 Phase/equipment up to 600v
• May require extensive kneeling, bending, and standing for long periods