Electrical Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

General Summary of duties :

Job duties will consist of preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, installation and mechanical / electrical repair of various industrial presses, machines and process equipment.

Job Duties / Responsibilities - (Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following) :

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair various equipment electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical issues with minimum assistance in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize a laptop or other interface device for trouble shooting PLC or computer control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interrupt hydraulic and pneumatic drawings as well as the function of the circuits.
• Dismantle equipment to gain access to damaged or worn parts.
• Installs power wiring and conduit for newly installed equipment. Connects and tests power wires.
• Ability to size and wire electrical circuits in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification.
• Diagnose and repair / replace failed equipment such as motors, wiring, PLC, I / O modules, variable frequency drives, and power supplies.
• Complete scheduled, non-scheduled and emergency repair tasks in a timely manner.
• Follow up on open work orders requiring parts to complete repairs.
• Assist in the planning activities such as daily work list, estimating time required for a task, preventative maintenance task or procedures.
• Tests repaired equipment to ensure corrective action was thorough. Understand proper lock out / tag out procedures.
• Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Must have knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulics, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) and Frequency Drives.
• Demonstrated ability to read wiring schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Must be capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Processes the knowledge and the ability to MIG / TIG weld, braze metals, use torches, and stick weld.
• Extrusion experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements :

• Stand for extended periods of time; push, pull and reach; frequently bend, sit, stoop, climb and stretch.
• Have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to use hand tools and keyboard.
• Have a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports; specific vision requirements : close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

Minimum and Preferred Qualification :

Minimum of three (3) years of maintenance and / or industrial experience and / or equivalent education in combination with maintenance and / or industrial experience.

This includes experience in any of the following : hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, lubrication, power transmission systems.

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and schematics to include within hazardous areas.
30+ days ago