Electrical Mechanical Tech

RR Donnelley•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•$24 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves installing, modifying, repairing, troubleshooting, testing, and loading new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment. The technician will install and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electronic components of machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment. Responsibilities include installing power supply wiring and conducting for newly installed machines and equipment, conveyors, and programmable controllers. The role also entails repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment, such as die units, glue units, conveyor systems, and bindery equipment, using various tools and instruments. The technician will also diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment, and perform tasks safely in accordance with OSHA and LOTO standards.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the construction, installation, operation, and troubleshooting of sophisticated circuitry and controls associated with unique projects.
Skill in the use of hand tools, power tools and test equipment needed to perform job effectively.
Experience troubleshooting problems with baler systems, air compressors, air dryers.
PLC and DC drive experience including troubleshooting.
Knowledge and ability to anticipate and respond quickly to danger signs as they become evident through intricate warning systems to avoid loss of time and expensive equipment.
Knowledge of using a multi-meter.
Knowledge of PLC systems a must.
Ability to troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical industrial equipment.
Must be able to troubleshoot without prints and troubleshoot older equipment without PLC’s.
Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC, digital and analog drives from 1/3 to 100 horsepower is also required.
Ability to troubleshoot proprietary electronics.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to work overtime, Some weekends required on-call.
Good communication skills and be customer oriented.
Ability to work in a team environment but also be a self-starter who can work without instructions and/or with little supervision.

Nice To Haves

Air Force MOS: 3E0X1:Electrical Systems
Navy MOS: CE:Construction Electrician
Marine MOS: 1142:Electrician
Army MOS: 12R:Interior Electrician
Coast Guard MOS: AET:Electrical Technician

Responsibilities

Install, modify, repair, troubleshoot, test, and load new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment.
Install and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
Install power supply wiring and conduct for newly installed machines and equipment, conveyors, and programmable controllers, following electrical code, using hand tools and voltage tester.
Repair and maintain, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as die units, glue units, conveyor systems, bindery equipment, etc. using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments.
May repair or reproduce parts using welders or machine tools such as drill presses, or other machine shop equipment.
Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connect cables and wires between machines and equipment, using hand tools and test equipment.
Replace AC/DC motors.
May plan layout of wiring and install wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
Detect malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, using test equipment, and replace damaged or broken wires and cables, using hand tools.
May diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
Perform tasks safely in accordance with OSHA and LOTO standards.