Electrical Technician

Cambridge-Lee Ind LLC•Reading, PA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Electrical Technician for Manufacturing Facility in Jacksonville, Texas We are seeking a qualified Electrical Technician to provide support to the Manufacturing, Maintenance and Quality groups within our new start up manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Texas. General Job Description: Conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of Manufacturing.

Requirements

3-5 years of proven experience in electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields are required and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas.
Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
A thorough knowledge of electrical/ electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment and especially must be able to interface and communicate with line operators to assist with repairs and troubleshooting.
Must be able to work mandatory overtime as needed
Must be able to work multiple shifts as needed
Computer experience/operation and PLC programming are necessary.
High degree of precision working with minimum tolerances required.
Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.
Must be highly safety conscious.
Exposed to high voltage electricity.
Ability to work in a team environment
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma preferred
Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field is required.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls (Siemens Controllers a plus), numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages and test equipment.
Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.
Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed.
Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting.
Assists and trains other maintenance and/or other technical level employees.
Performs other duties as required.