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Maintenance Electronics Repairer - 1st Shift (DSC)

Textron · Grand Prairie, TX · 6 days ago
EngineeringFull-time

Description

Work Performed:

  • Diagnose complex electrical and electronic malfunctions using schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, OEM documentation, and diagnostic software.
  • Determine safe and effective methods to restore equipment functionality, including repair, adjustment, or component replacement.
  • Perform functional and operational checkout of existing, modified, and newly installed systems prior to production release.
  • Troubleshoot and repair CNC machine tool control systems, including servo drives, spindle drives, PLCs, HMIs, encoders, and industrial networks.
  • Collaborate with engineering, production teams, IT, OEM representatives, and approved vendors to resolve complex mechanical/electrical issues and implement upgrades.
  • Utilize electronic test equipment and computer-based diagnostic tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, laptops, manufacturer-specific software) to analyze system behavior and identify root causes.
  • Execute electrical repair and modification work, including installation or rerouting of wiring, connectors, sensors, relays, and control devices per engineering requirements.
  • Support variable frequency drives (VFDs), PID loop control, motion control systems, safety circuits, and industrial communication protocols.
  • Assist with calibration, adjustment, and tuning of equipment (excluding infrastructure) to ensure reliable operation.
  • Perform electrical work for facility projects involving lighting, power distribution, and control systems; may include high-voltage systems where qualified.
  • Document work performed and system changes in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
  • Adhere to all safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements, including lockout/tagout and arc-flash protection.
  • Perform routine and preventive maintenance activities, including cabinet filter changes, and inspection of electronic equipment condition per OEM recommendations and site standards.
  • Maintain detailed records of repairs, root cause analysis, and recommended improvements for reliability tracking in the CMMS.
  • Support TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance) practices by checking equipment and tooling before and after use.
  • Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards, including AS9100 and government regulatory and contractual requirements.
  • Follow Bell's standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and environmental guidelines.
  • Access, interpret, and utilize work instructions, technical documentation, and material data through Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to perform assigned tasks and document required information as needed.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that may include but not limited to 5S, shadow boxing, kaizen events, etc.
  • Support cross-functional teams in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
  • Move parts, kits, materials, and tools required for maintenance operations per operating procedures.
  • Responsible for maintaining a FOD free environment; practice clean as go. principles/procedures in assigned work areas.
  • Works with necessary crafts to perform geometry calibrations as required.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance and repair of electrical/electronic systems in manufacturing or 2 years of education in industrial maintenance or similar fields with 3 years experience in maintenance and repair of electrical/electronic systems in manufacturing
  • Preferred Exposure to aerospace or precision manufacturing
  • Experience troubleshooting CNC machine tool controls and industrial automation systems

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