Shop Technician

Job Title: Shop Technician

Location: Lafayette, Louisiana

This individual must have general and specific understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics and assembly and operations of controls systems. Desired individual must have the below knowledge and skills:

• Read and understand pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical control, PLC control schematics and bill of materials.
• General mechanical knowledge of the pneumatic and hydraulic operation of pilot valves, regulators, dampers, accumulators, control valves, gauges, air motors, pneumatic, and hydraulic pumps.
• General mechanical knowledge on the operation of piston, tri-plex, diaphragm, and axial style pumping systems.
• Ability to correctly select, install, and integrate sub-components into overall unit assembly in logical order.
• Ability to correctly visualize, measure, bend, and install pneumatic and hydraulic tubing interconnects to include making up tube and fittings per the manufacturer's guidelines; and the utilization of a cone and threading machine
• Ability to correctly visualize, measure, cut, thread, and install pneumatic and hydraulic piping interconnects.
• Able to correctly visualize, measure, cut, bend, and install tubing and cable tray systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, or PLC functioning issues relative to the proper operation of the equipment to the root cause of failure.
• General knowledge on the different types of hydraulic accumulators, pre-charging requirements, and how to repair them.
• Able to correctly set up, flush, and filter a unit’s hydraulic circuit to include testing fluid for contamination levels.
• Able to correctly select test equipment, prepare production units for, and perform factory acceptance or integration pressure testing.
• Able to perform point to point inspection verification of install components and circuitry according to schematics and bill of material.
• Ability to understand and interpret instrumentation gauges and readings to confirm proper operation of equipment.
• Able to properly document work performed and record relevant quality control records.
• Ability to understand the functional operations of equipment produced at the facility.

Desired candidate must be a self-starter, must possess a strong work ethic, have a high standard of integrity and professionalism and be able to work individually or as part of a team with regard to assembling and installation of controls systems. Our environment is a fast paced, ever-changing environment with minimal supervision.

Pay DOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lafayette, LA 70507 (Required)

Work Location: In person