ELECTRIC TECHNICIAN A

Inteplast Group•Houston, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, ensures the correct operation, repairs, and preventative maintenance schedules of the office, manufacturing, and distribution facilities. This position is for a highly skilled and experienced technician that will perform tasks to install, maintain and/or repair plant production machinery such as plastic resin handling systems, co-extrusion cast film lines, pallet wrapping, thermoforming machines, and paper bag converting equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Industrial maintenance degree or similar from a state certified technical school or community college is required. Completion of a 4-year electrical apprenticeship can be substituted
Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical components – relays, timers, contactors, proximity switches, etc.
Must be able to read multimeters and amp meters.
A background in industrial electronics and troubleshooting is required
Basic computer knowledge
Must have good communication skills
Must be able and willing to work overtime, weekends and evenings as needed.
Also, must be able to work on-call as needed
Must be able to read electrical schematics
Can work with limited supervision (i.e. night shift)
Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary
Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLC controls and variable speed drives is preferred
Proficiency with PLC controls and variable speed drives is preferred
The ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings is a plus

Responsibilities

All skills, knowledge and job duties of Electrical Technician B.
Troubleshoot and repair A/C, D/C motors, drives and inverters.
Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems.
Troubleshoot and repair fire panels and alarm systems.
Correctly identify and work on any electrical cabinet in the plant.
Identify and safely work on any switchgear in the plant.
Replace non-programmable devices such as relays, contactors, timers, PLC i/o cards.
Use soldering for repairs as needed
Check and change motor rotation if needed.
Replace plant lighting and ballasts.
Check and replace fuses.
Troubleshoot electrical circuits.
Assists maintenance technician in the lubrication and repair of mechanical equipment
Maintain all equipment in good running order
Ensure that job site is clean and free of hazards
Maintains good housekeeping and safety practices when running equipment
Interacts and communicates with production supervisor during shift and assist on production line when needed
Maintains professional certifications and keeps updated on all procedures and policy changes; keeps training up to date
Operates all maintenance equipment safely, follows LOTO procedures at all times.