Electrical Technician

Novolex•Elizabeth, NJ

21d•$33 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Technician diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems with equipment in a manufacturing environment and is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment related to plant operations, services, and buildings. The role also includes storing and managing spare parts and using basic hand and specialty tools in accordance with established safety procedures. The technician reviews electrical malfunctions to determine their causes and solutions; handles electrical wiring, repairs, modifications, and upgrades; monitors plant equipment and facilities for potential problems; and responds to emergency repairs to minimize downtime. The role includes repairing and rebuilding drive motors, replacing light fixtures and switching devices, maintaining energy-control devices and circuitry, and keeping timers and counters functioning. The technician maintains accurate work records, helps ensure repair materials are available in coordination with the Storeroom Supervisor, and acts as Emergency Action Support. The position requires adherence to safety, electrical safety, food-service, food-safety, quality, PPE, and GMP requirements. Physical demands include lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds, extended periods of walking and standing, and activities such as pushing, pulling, reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, climbing, and using tools and controls.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
3–5 years of electrical experience.
Proper electrical education and training, and ability to pass the NOCTI.
Basic reading, math, and communication skills.
Familiarity with control, low-voltage, and high-voltage circuitry.
Proficiency with variable frequency drives and eddy current motors.
Ability to read and understand basic ladder logic and PLC controls.
Ability to use hand and specialty tools and to handle, push, and pull levers and buttons.
Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds; physical capacity for the listed pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting, and climbing requirements.
Visual and hearing ability.

Responsibilities

Perform work safely, follow established safety rules and procedures, and correct or report unsafe conditions and hazards.
Follow applicable federal, state, local, corporate, and plant electrical safety rules, procedures, and guidelines.
Keep the work area clean and organized and follow applicable food-service policies, PPE policies, GMP, and food-safety requirements.
Maintain quality standards while performing job duties.
Review electrical malfunctions to determine their cause and solution.
Monitor the radio and respond to calls as needed.
Determine voltage and resistance, and draw dimensions and methods for wiring machinery.
Perform electrical wiring, repairs, modifications, and upgrades in the plant.
Monitor plant equipment and facilities to identify and prevent potential problems.
Perform emergency repairs promptly to minimize downtime.
Repair or assist with repairing broken machine or facility parts.
Repair and rebuild drive motors as needed.
Maintain familiarity with plant electrical equipment and work with the Storeroom Supervisor to ensure materials are available for electrical repairs.
Act as Emergency Action Support.
Replace light fixtures and switching devices.
Maintain energy-control devices and circuitry.
Keep accurate records of completed work.
Keep timers and counters operating properly.
Help ensure electrical dangers to employees are minimized.