Electrical/Maintenance

NexaMotion Group•Cookeville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Electrician Technician installs, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots plant electrical systems and equipment, including heating and smoke-exhausting systems, natural-gas burner systems, industrial single- and three-phase wiring and distribution, relay controls, and electronic machine controls such as CNC equipment. The role includes planning electrical layouts and installations according to job specifications and local codes, connecting electrical components, testing circuits and equipment for safety and compatibility, inspecting systems for hazards or defects, and bending and installing EMT conduit. The position also performs general plant and facility maintenance, including proper plant startup and shutdown, equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, basic plumbing, painting, masonry, and carpentry, waste oil and water disposal, trash and cardboard disposal, and plant and grounds upkeep. The technician maintains a clean and organized maintenance area and maintains tools and equipment. Other duties may be assigned. The work is mainly indoors on the operations floor, with occasional outdoor work. Conditions may include heat, cold, wetness, and elevated noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Pass the company’s electrical assessment test to its standards.
Understand data distribution through Ethernet systems and basic machine operations.
Have practical experience troubleshooting electrical systems and repairing and installing single-phase, three-phase, and 24 VDC control equipment.
Have experience installing, repairing, and troubleshooting mechanical equipment.
Be able to troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems and equipment.
Have experience setting up and repairing machine controls.
Be able to read schematics and machine prints.
Be able to operate a forklift, man-lifting equipment, and shop equipment, including drill presses, saws, lathes, some mill-work equipment, grinders, welders, and small power tools.
Follow safety rules and regulations and be familiar with OSHA safety standards.
Be able to work extended hours as needed, including weekends.
Be able to maintain records as needed.
Be self-motivated, work well under pressure, and work individually.
Have an excellent attendance record and the ability to maintain a clean work environment.
Have basic computer skills and be able to communicate in written and oral form.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Have solid basic math aptitude and be able to identify issues or problems and bring them, along with solutions, to the appropriate people.
Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Have technical training from an accredited institution in preventive maintenance and/or industrial maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Five years of industrial electrician experience preferred, or a two-year technical degree in an electrical field of study.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electrical systems for heating and smoke-exhausting systems.
Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot natural-gas burner systems on a production parts washer.
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot single- and three-phase industrial wiring and distribution systems.
Understand electrical codes and implement work in accordance with applicable requirements.
Plan electrical wiring, equipment, and fixture layouts and installations based on job specifications and local codes.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters to ensure system compatibility and safety.
Use tools and testing equipment such as ammeters and test lamps.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components for hazards, defects, required adjustments or repairs, and code compliance.
Perform basic troubleshooting and repairs of relay-type machine controls.
Perform basic troubleshooting and repairs of electronic machine controls, including CNC equipment.
Bend and install EMT conduit.
Perform proper plant startup and shutdown.
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant equipment.
Perform facility maintenance, including basic plumbing, painting, masonry, and carpentry.
Dispose of waste oil and water, and handle trash and cardboard baling and disposal.
Maintain plant grounds and keep the maintenance area clean and organized.
Maintain maintenance tools and equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance work.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.