Electrical Mechanical Tech

RR Donnelley•Pittsburgh, PA

14h•$24 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

This is a daylight position, with rotating on-call periods nights and weekends. The role involves installing, modifying, repairing, troubleshooting, testing, and loading new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment. It also includes installing and repairing 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. The position requires installing power supply wiring and conducting for newly installed machines and equipment, conveyors, and programmable controllers. Additionally, it involves repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment such as die units, glue units, conveyor systems, and bindery equipment, and potentially repairing or reproducing parts using welders or machine shop equipment. The role requires connecting power supply wires to machines and equipment, replacing AC/DC motors, and potentially planning wiring layouts and installing wiring and conduit. Detecting malfunctioning apparatus and replacing damaged wires and cables using test equipment is also part of the responsibilities. The role may also involve diagnosing and replacing faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment, and performing 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 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.
Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
Installs power supply wiring and conduct for newly installed machines and equipment, conveyors, and programmable controllers, following electrical code, using hand tools and voltage tester.
Repairs and maintains, 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.
Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment, using hand tools and test equipment.
Replaces AC/DC motors.
May plan layout of wiring and install wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
Detects malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, using test equipment, and replaces 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.