Electrician/Control Technician

Unifi Career•Reidsville, NC

15d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking Electricians/Control Technicians in Reidsville, NC! This role ensures the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatics, conveyor systems, and production machines. The technician will follow diagrams, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications. This position involves completing preventive maintenance and service requests in a timely manner with excellent workmanship, providing electrical/mechanical support to the operations team, and performing mechanical work with maintenance staff on various repairs. The role requires accountability for parts used from the storeroom to ensure inventory accuracy and sharing knowledge with team members to strengthen the department. Utilization of the CMMS system for parts lookup, and entering/closing orders is expected. The role also requires being on-call and willing to work overtime when needed to support operations.

Requirements

Experience with motor controls, VFD’s, PLC troubleshooting, motor installations, transformers, pneumatics and hydraulics.
480V and low voltage controls.
Capable of installing power and control circuits including raceways.
Proficient understanding of PLC logic, can read and follow ladder logic for trouble shooting PLC input/output issues.
Capable of replacing PLC components.
Proficient knowledge of VFD’s, capable of accessing perimeters for trouble shooting or drive replacement.
Ability to perform mechanical work with maintenance staff assisting on various repairs.
Knowledge and understanding of NFPA 70E, Arc Flash safety requirements.
Prior forklift, scissor lift, and industrial truck experience.
High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment, electrical experience required
Strong mechanical background.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with CMMS system preferred.
Prior recycling manufacturing experience preferred, not required.
A two-year associate's degree in Mechatronics Engineering Technology, or Electrical/Electronic Technology or equivalent is preferred, or significant comparable experience is required.
Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatics, conveyor systems and production machines: following diagrams, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions and engineering specifications.
Completes PM and Service request in timely manner with excellent workmanship
Provides Electrical/Mechanical support to operations team as needed
Ability to perform mechanical work with maintenance staff assisting on various repairs
Account for parts used from storeroom to ensure parts inventory accuracy
Share knowledge with team members to help develop and strengthen the department
Utilize CMMS system - parts look up, entering and closing orders
On call and willing to work overtime when needed to support operation