Industrial Electro Mechanical Technician

Pratt Industries•New York, NY

2d•$24 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all of, but not limited to, the following: Maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, upgrading, designing and installing electrical equipment. This teammate will assist with process improvements and will provide support for operations. Emphasis for this role will be improving predictive and preventive electrical maintenance, while reducing reactive situations.

Requirements

Must be capable of learning operational equipment process flow and understands how equipment interlocking works.
Demonstrates ability to read and understand blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, and equipment cut sheets as well as understand verbal instructions set forth.
Ability to respond to call-outs on an as needed basis to keep operational equipment running.
Demonstrates solid level of proficiency in computer operation and program applications.
Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
Able to apply concepts of high school math.
To apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
Working knowledge of product layouts and production specifications.
Working knowledge of product quality specifications.
Working knowledge of quality standards.
Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent education and experience.
Two year Electrical Degree and two years Industrial Electrical Experience, OR five years of Industrial Electrical Experience without degree.
Electrical and mechanical experience REQUIRED.
Must possess strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Willingly work all necessary hours and shifts.

Nice To Haves

Apprenticeship or Associates degree is preferred.
Candidate PREFERRED who has prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and/or other appropriate certification to work in certain areas or on certain equipment.

Responsibilities

Performs layout, installation, repair, programming, maintenance and replacement of electrical, PLC components, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and electronic circuits, such as controls, motors, transformers, switchboards, and instruments.
Repairs, maintains and overhauls equipment, control panels, building structures and machinery.
Diagnoses electrical problems and corrects by repairing, replacing or recommending other appropriate action.
Adjusts, calibrates, aligns and modifies circuitry, components and equipment recording performance by using signal generator, ammeter, multimeter, voltmeter, or other appropriate electrical equipment.
Performs various work of a mechanical nature.
Requisitions necessary parts and supplies within appropriate authority level or informs supervisor if items are above authority level.
Applies electronic theory and principles, testing procedures and engineering math to design, build or modify equipment at any location.
Attends and successfully completes all training necessary to maintain proper knowledge to perform the duties of this position (i.e., PLC training, VFD operation and set-up, vendor sponsored classes, etc.).
May be required to instruct or assist in the instruction or training of others.
Assists with special projects, as assigned.
Performs project-related work as part of normal day-to-day activities in order to accomplish location goals and objectives.
Provides technical assistance and support to plant problem-solving activities involving quality, production, environmental, maintenance, and/or change management issues.
Assists in analyzing equipment failures, investigating problems and offering solutions.
Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains electrical components, electronic circuits in PLC and VFD controls in crushing, milling, packaging, and material handling equipment including blowers and fans; air compressors; air dryers; pumps; and rotary airlocks.
Demonstrates ability to parallel all rolls, make all required settings and adjustments for optimum equipment performance to manufacture quality products.
Follows up all work in order to insure repairs and work are performed properly.
Maximizes the utilization of equipment by maintaining the machinery to run at available capacity and speed.
Completes all paperwork neatly, correctly, and in accordance with Company guidelines.
Helps maintain good housekeeping in work areas.
Complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Benefits

Free healthcare benefits starting on the first of the month following your first day of hire including a $500 annual gym reimbursement
9 paid holidays
Eligible to participate in the Gainsharing Bonus program
401k with partial match
PAID vacation days
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Gym reimbursement
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance