Electrical Technician I

Electrical Technician I

[Job Description]

Toshiba International Corporation is a world leader in the design and manufacture of motors, motor controls and power electronics products. Many of these products are designed, built and tested in our 1,000,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. We have developed a totally integrated manufacturing process from research and development, design, engineering, production and manufacturing to after-market service and sales & marketing. Toshiba differentiates itself from its competitors through its commitment to quality and reliability. We build products to perform in the most difficult conditions. From raw material to the finished product, we assure exacting quality, engineering excellence and stringent testing to meet domestic and international performance standards.

[Job Summary:]

Electrical Technician for TIC's Motor Manufacturing Plant. Conduct general maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic equipment, mainly in Automation (PLC, NC, Robotics) equipment. Analysis and repair of some mechanical components will be required.

[Responsibilities:]

Perform preventive, predictive maintenance and total productive maintenance in accordance with standardized procedures.

Be able to interact with operators, supervisors, co-workers in a team oriented fashion towards a common goal.

Ability to adjust to changing needs of a fast paced manufacturing environment

Read schematics, understands technical books, working knowledge of Microsoft Office, able to research in the Internet.

Lock Out/ Tag Out/ Try Out oriented. Working knowledge of PLC s, AC and DC drives, operators interface terminals, etc. Troubleshoot faults and breakdowns using Equipment: blueprints, manuals, manufacturer specifications, machine diagnosis, control parameters, PLC ladder diagrams and experience. Experience on PLC / NC Controls: Mazaks, Fanucs, Toshibas, Mitsubishis, etc.

Experience working with machine voltages up to 480 volts.

Replace back up batteries, encoders, servomotors, drives, cabling, sensors, switches, transducers, breakers, fuses, relays, contactors, etc.

Electronics experience and capable of repairing boards to the component level Keep records of faults by date, machine, alarm number in computer data base.

Be able to navigate in the machine system to change programs, parameters, registers, etc if needed.

Review work orders and prioritize them for timely completion

MUST be willing to work second shift

[Requirements]

Education:

Associate level or technical degree preferred; minimum HS diploma

Skills and Experience:

Performing basic administrative skills including computer data entry and documentation of work performed by written and electronic methods. Windows based computer skills

Ability to drive and operate narrow aisle, standard and order picker forklifts (gas and electric), Pallet Jack, Computer, Telephone, Copy Machine, Dolly, Boom Lift

Knowledgeable of key types of machinery equipment plant infrastructure systems (e.g. - machines equipment, electrical, compressed air). Knowledge in applicable OSHA, EPA, NFPA 70E regulations.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills (Bilingual in Vietnamese or Spanish a plus), and effective use of all MS Office products.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform all physical functions of working in a manufacturing environment such as, climbing, standing, bending, reaching and squatting.

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment:

Working with and near electrical and mechanical machinery and equipment.

Working in and on machines in a non-air conditioned environment

Rotating shift work and overtime required

Weekend and holiday support sometimes required

Additional Information

Toshiba International Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic: Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.