Maintenance Electrician/ Mechanic- 2nd Shift

American Orthodontics•Sheboygan, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Electrician/Mechanic is responsible for installing and maintaining electrical power supply wiring and conduit for various equipment such as robots, welders, presses, hydraulic components, and furnaces. This role involves connecting power supply wires, diagnosing and repairing malfunctioning electrical and electronic equipment including transformers, motors, PLCs, and lighting fixtures. The position also requires programming and diagnosing PLCs, replacing faulty electrical and electronic components, and performing preventative maintenance. A key aspect of this role is ensuring all safety policies are followed, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, and maintaining records of equipment status and maintenance. The electrician will also study blueprints and schematics to determine repair methods and identify material and electrical requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Journeyman license or Electro-Mechanical degree required
Must be able to stand/walk for up to 8-9 hours per day
Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 35 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds occasionally

Responsibilities

Install main electrical power supply wiring and conduit for equipment such as robots, welders, presses, hydraulic components, furnaces, etc.
Connect power supply wires to machine and equipment, and connect cables and wires between machines and equipment per industry standard and electrical codes.
Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, PLC's and lighting fixtures and replace damaged or broken wires/cables.
Calculate proper fuse/circuit breaker configuration if not provided by original equipment supplier.
Use PCs and other interface equipment to program and diagnose PLCs and electronic equipment controls.
Diagnose and replace faulty hydraulic and pneumatic electrical components of machines and equipment.
Replace faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, motors and position sensing devices.
Replace motor bearings.
Diagnose and replace faulty electronics components.
Test malfunctioning machinery and discuss malfunctions with other maintenance workers.
Ensure all safety policies are followed at all times, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out.
Regularly inspect and evaluate electrical and electronic equipment to ensure that it operates efficiently and safely.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and maintain records on equipment status and maintenance.
Study blueprints and schematics to establish best method of repair or replacement.
Identify and determine material/electrical requirements with part numbers and equipment required.
Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.