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