Electromechanical Technician

Kaiser Aluminum•Chandler, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kaiser Aluminum is seeking an Electromechanical Technician to join their Alexco Operations team in Chandler, AZ. This role involves maintaining heavy industrial machinery and commercial facilities, requiring a broad knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems. The position emphasizes safety, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement through participation in various teams and the application of lean manufacturing principles.

Requirements

3 years journey-level experience as an electrician maintaining heavy industrial machinery.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Hiring process will include hands-on testing.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an approved apprentice program or technical training beyond high school.

Responsibilities

Maintain heavy industrial machinery and commercial facility.
Have a working knowledge of AC-DC motors and controls, combustion, metering, air conditioning, power distribution, electronics process control computers, welding, conduit and schematics.
Work safely, follow LOTO, perform hazard identification, and conform to OSHA standards.
Monitor all equipment to ensure reliability.
Repairs, installs, adjusts, modifies, and services all types of production equipment, plant instrumentation, and relays.
Accurately report and close work orders.
Troubleshoots and repairs electrical (24V-480V) and PLC control systems (Allen Bradley).
Reads PLC ladder logic and function block logic to troubleshoot and repair.
Participates in the preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, 5S, and Equipment Improvement Teams.
Identifies and reports opportunities for improvement of PM’s and spare parts controls.
Applies lean manufacturing tools & principles in maintenance activities.
Work and perform according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.
Ability to work off-shift as required.