Electrical Maintenance Technician

Wieland•Shelbyville, KY

62d•Onsite

About The Position

Wieland is hiring a Electrical Maintenance Technician. The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive electrical and maintenance systems, and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goal and objectives. Understand and apply blueprints and technical diagrams. Inspect electrical components including transformers and circuit breakers. Use testing devices to identify and report electrical problems. This role is located in Shelbyville, KY and will be fully on-site.

Requirements

5+ years of manufacturing experience; strong electrical, and electrical controls knowledge. Good hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial knowledge.
5 years experience in industrial electrical field
PLC and VFD experience. Siemens preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to perform electrical tests, read results and diagnose and repair electrical problems.
Required to supply initial tools and toolbox for basic troubleshooting and repairs. Company will replace damaged tools as requested.
Proficiency in using multimeters and other measuring equipment to diagnose electrical problems in industrial equipment.
Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, and small hand tools.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, Outlook
Ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

Perform minor electrical building repairs as necessaryPerform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of facility machinery
Troubleshoot production equipment controlled by PLC controllers, using the troubleshooting tools supplied by a PLC software, preferably Siemens S7 or TIA.
Troubleshoot VSD, preferably Siemens VFD's.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and make adjustments as needed
Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and components
Demonstrate teamwork and high-level communication skills
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000+ employees worldwide and 35+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

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