Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician

Omya•Sylacauga, AL

5d•$37 - $41

About The Position

The Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician assembles, installs, inspects, maintains, repairs, modifies, troubleshoots, and tests electrical and electronic systems and equipment used in industrial operations. Equipment includes motors, generators, motor control centers, switch gear, lighting circuits, AC and DC variable speed drives, solid-state boards, electronic process control devices, and electronic scales. The technician uses programmable logic controllers to isolate faults, performs operational and functional tests, fabricates reworks, installs parts and accessories, and verifies that repaired equipment operates properly. The role also involves adjusting and calibrating equipment to specifications, identifying and obtaining required parts and materials, and using a CMMS to plan and record maintenance work. The technician maintains related reports and paperwork, keeps work areas and tools safe and orderly, and informs plant operators or supervisors when work is complete. The position also supports environmental health and safety by maintaining safe work practices, conducting monthly safety meetings and employee training, and following Quality System Manual procedures. The role requires availability to work any shift, respond to off-hours call-outs, and work overtime, with or without notice, when equipment failures occur. The hourly wage range is $37.00–$41.00.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Five years of experience in industrial electrical/electronic maintenance.
Formal training or practical experience in the repair and maintenance of electronic devices.
Thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic maintenance requirements and procedures for crushing, grinding, conveying, and related machinery.
Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, occupational hazards, and necessary safety precautions.
Thorough knowledge of personal computers, data entry, and programmable logic controllers.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal form.
Ability to work effectively with supervisors and other personnel.
Ability to read, understand, and use blueprints, wiring diagrams, sketches, schematics, and manufacturers’ instructions, and to comprehend verbal instructions.
Ability to access all areas of the plant and perform repairs and maintenance as required.
Good command of the local language in both oral and written form.
Availability to work any shift, respond to off-hours call-outs, and work overtime, with or without notice, due to equipment failure.
Furnish personal hand tools typically required in the profession.

Nice To Haves

Good command of an additional language in both oral and written form.

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, inspect, maintain, repair, modify, troubleshoot, and test electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
Use programmable logic controllers to isolate faulty electrical and electronic equipment.
Use test instruments, test equipment, and tools, including voltmeters, ammeters, and electrical analyzing equipment.
Perform operational and functional tests to diagnose malfunctions; fabricate reworks and install required parts and accessories.
Check repaired equipment for proper operation and inform plant operators or a supervisor when work is complete.
Prepare and maintain loss reports, charts, and other paperwork related to the work.
Keep work areas, measuring instruments, tools, the electric cart, and accessories safe, clean, and orderly.
Adjust and calibrate equipment, instruments, and other devices to specifications.
Determine required parts and materials and obtain them from the warehouse supply area.
Use the CMMS to plan and record inspections, tests, calibrations, and repairs.
Maintain safe working conditions and practices within the department.
Conduct monthly safety meetings and employee training to achieve a zero lost-time injury record.
Perform work in accordance with Quality System Manual procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.