Industrial Maintenance/Automation Technician(Lubbock) Diamond Plastics Corporation - 3.0 Lubbock, TX Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Equipment service recordkeeping PLC-based control system operation Mechanical blueprint interpretation Electrical blueprint reading Industrial automation Operating systems Equipment setup (production tasks) Blueprint specification interpretation Component installation Military Electrical industrial machinery implementation Mid-level Industrial equipment installation Technical support Industrial equipment troubleshooting Electronic parts 3 years High school diploma or GED Industrial electronics Maintenance records management Machining repair techniques Electrical equipment corrective maintenance Mentoring Equipment inspection Electrical control system maintenance Electrical maintenance Equipment testing Mechanical troubleshooting Facilities equipment maintenance Full Job Description

MAINTENANCE/AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN

Diamond Plastics Corporation is one of North America's leading PVC pipe manufacturers and among the largest producers worldwide.

Our philosophy is simple:

deliver the highest-quality products and value to our customers by leveraging advanced technology, modern processes, and a commitment to efficiency. We currently have an immediate opening for a Maintenance/Automation Technician. This role provides technical and hands-on support in both electrical and mechanical maintenance. The successful candidate will help ensure that plant equipment and systems remain in safe, reliable, and efficient operating condition to support continuous production.

WHY JOIN US

Building our foundation by hiring exceptional talent. Join, Work And Succeed.

Our employee benefits packages include:

Competitive pay Paid vacation and sick days Paid holidays Affordable medical, dental, vision, and life Insurance 401(k) retirement with company match Disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible to provide technical / physical support in the area of electrical and mechanical maintenance at a high level. Maintain plant equipment and systems in good operations condition in order to insure safe and efficient production utilization. This position also contributes to the mentoring and guidance of the level 1 and 2 maintenance mechanic positions. Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires. Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems. Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures. Set up and test equipment to ensure that it functions properly. Repair and adjust equipment, machines, and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment. Understanding of a PLC software and operating systems with the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose input / output card failures, and reset run fault errors. RSLogic, Micrologix and Compactlogix knowledge preferred. Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests. Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, and equipment according to available specifications. Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining equipment or components. Advise Maintenance Manager regarding product performance, and suggestions for product improvements. Assist with sending defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or

GED. 3-5

years industrial electrician mechanical experience, or 5 years' industrial electrician experience, or military service in a related electrical field, preferred.

SCHEDULE

8-hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday On call (rotating) Overtime Weekends as needed Expected hours: 40 per week