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Maintenance Electronics Repairer

Bell Textron

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$30-45 /h
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Grand Prairie, TX
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

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.

Tools & Equipment Used:

· All those necessary to perform required work.

Qualifications - External

Experience & Other Requirements:

· 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

· Experience troubleshooting CNC machine tool controls and industrial automation systems

Preferred:

· Exposure to aerospace or precision manufacturing

· Experience with 5-axis geometry calibration