Industrial Electrician

International Paper•Lexington, SC

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Electrical Technician is responsible for maintaining production equipment to optimize run ability through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of machines. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, along with the aptitude to correct system failures. The technician will utilize excellent electrical/electronic skills (PLCs, A/C, D/C motors and drives, schematics) and mechanical skills (pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmission, lubrication) in a continuous process-manufacturing environment to achieve machine uptime metrics. The position involves dismantling devices, examining parts for defects, installing and repairing parts, lubricating and cleaning equipment, and testing performance. Additionally, the role includes operating metalworking tools to fabricate or repair parts, moving heavy equipment with mechanical aids, and performing plant startup tasks. Responsibilities also encompass installing power supply wiring and conduit, connecting power supply wires, replacing faulty electrical and electronic components (relays, switches, motors, sensors, drives, PLC components, circuit boards), rewiring motors, and diagnosing/replacing faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components. The technician will also be responsible for cleaning the work area and using a computer for work order entry and status updates. The work environment is typically loud, with exposure to moving machinery, various energy sources, wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and high temperatures. The role requires working on elevated platforms, in confined or awkward positions, and involves significant physical demands including lifting and moving heavy objects.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent experience.
Five years of maintenance experience.
At least one year of experience with the same employer.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Ability to perform calculations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read a tape measure, micrometer, dial indicators, pi tapes, and manometers.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
Frequently required to climb or balance.
Must regularly climb portable and fixed ladders and stairs and perform tasks at elevations and on elevated platforms.
Must climb in, on, and around equipment and machinery to make adjustments, repairs, and perform maintenance, requiring good balance and hand, eye, foot coordination.
May have to work in confined areas or awkward positions in order to complete tasks.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or apprenticeship certification.
Maintenance experience in the corrugated industry or similar manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain production equipment to optimize run ability through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of machines.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Utilize electrical/electronic skills including PLCs, A/C, D/C motors and drives, and schematics.
Utilize mechanical skills including pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmission, and lubrication.
Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
Repair or replace defective parts.
Install special functional and structural parts in devices.
Lubricate and clean parts.
Start devices to test their performance.
Set up and operate metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
Move and position heavy equipment with the aid of mechanical means.
Push toolbox to work areas.
Carry, lift, and transport parts to and from work location and maintenance shop.
Perform plant startup tasks, energizing all equipment and ensuring operation.
Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment.
Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connect cables and wires between machines and equipment.
Replace faulty electrical components on machines such as relays, switches, and motors, and position sensing devices.
Diagnose and repair or replace faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
Replace electric motor bearings and rewire motors.
Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
Clean work area, tools, and equipment.
Utilize computer for work order entry and completion status.
Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replace damaged or broken wire and cables.
Test malfunctioning machinery and discuss malfunction with maintenance manager.
Replace faulty electrical components on machine such as relays, switches, motors, positions sensing devices, AC/DC Drives and PLC components.
Replace electric motor bearings, brushes and rewire motors for installation.