Senior Equipment Technician

Trinity Rail is hiring for Maintenance and Repair Technician at our Jonesboro 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 Senior Equipment Technician position is a great opportunity for a resilient, team-minded individual who doesn’t stray away from a challenge.  In this role you will use 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.

What you’ll do:

·       Performs complex repairs on production equipment motors and mechanical components including basic pneumatics and hydraulics

• Troubleshoots electrical problems, performs preventative maintenance and testing on electrical wiring and components
• Performs preventative maintenance and electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic repairs to production and mechanical equipment, machinery and components.
• 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, troubleshoots operation, and makes 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.

·       Follows all safety rules and practices

·       May be involved in safety committees or initiatives

What you’ll need:

·       High school diploma or a GED equivalent

·       Minimum of 2-4 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 work spaces for extended periods of time

·       Perform other duties as assigned