Electrical Mechanic B

JM Eagle•UMATILLA, OR

1d•$34 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery, and equipment by performing the following duties. This role involves working at and promoting company safety rules and policies, operating forklifts and man-lifts, connecting power supply wires, repairing or replacing faulty electrical components, and utilizing PLC and automated controllers. The position requires knowledge of voltage testing equipment, fabrication skills, and essential mechanical troubleshooting abilities. Additionally, the role includes performing electrical preventative maintenance, understanding the basic extrusion process, and assisting the production department in PVC pipe manufacture. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, as is the ability to work with little direct supervision. The role also requires attending training, wearing safety equipment, and being willing to learn new tasks, take on responsibilities, and be on call.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 1-3 year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding knowledge is required, with the ability to read schematics in all related areas.
Experience with computers and basic keyboarding skills.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages.
Ability to work with the metric system.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in changing situations.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to make accurate and timely decisions in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

Works at following and promoting company safety rules and policies and following accepted safe work practices.
Safely operate forklifts to move equipment and materials to and from the production areas, scales, warehouse, ect.
Safely operate the man-lift and observe weight and height limits.
Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
Repairs or replaces faulty PLC'S, DC and AC drives.
Replace faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, and motors and position sensing devices.
Be able to use PLC and automated controllers.
Know the proper use of voltage testing equipment.
Start devices to test their performance.
Set up and operate drill press, hydraulic press and cut off saw.
Use various other hand and shop tools to make and repair parts and equipment.
Fabricate new equipment or modify existing equipment to meet production requirements.
Possess essential mechanical skills to be able to trouble shoot equipment malfunctions and to be able to make proper repairs.
Perform electrical preventative maintenance on extrusion equipment and other related fields as needed.
Know the basic extrusion process and assist the production department in all aspects of PVC pipe manufacture.
Supply your own hand tools.
Communicate well with other employees and operators to determine repair problems needed.
Assist other employees when needed and work successfully in a self-managed work team.
Be a self starter and perform duties with little direct supervision.
Attend required training sessions, wear the required safety equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, and other safety equipment that might be required for certain jobs or tasks.
Be willing to learn new tasks and take on individual responsibilities.
Be willing to be on call.