Maintenance Electrician

JTM Food Group•Harrison, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintenance electrician who engages in electrical - reactionary troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, root cause analysis and process improvement activities to reduce/eliminate downtime. Rapidly responds to production down situations to quickly diagnose and repair problems.

Requirements

Requires a High School diploma or GED.
Experience with Lock Out Tag Out and safe work practices.
Comprehensive electrical skills.
Strong mechanical skills and working knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic and steam systems.
Profound knowledge of process control instrumentation including but not limited to retroreflective sensors, diffuse sensors, laser sensors, proximity sensors etc.
Understand theory of operation of electrical devices and understand electrically how electronics circuits operate.
Experience with basic hand tools and power tools.
Operational knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical systems.
Ability to use electrical test tools: digital multimeter, ammeter, megohmmeter etc.
Ability to accurately gauge conduit needs, use a pipe bender, precisely bend conduit, and install.
Experience with National Electric Code.
Ability to comprehend oral instruction, technical data, prints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Electrical certifications and/or 3+ year apprenticeship (preferred).
6-year minimum experience in a maintenance electrician role at an industrial manufacturing company (Preferably food industry).

Responsibilities

Work closely with fellow technicians to aid in electrical troubleshooting and repair.
Troubleshoot industrial manufacturing machines, conveying systems, control systems, automated storage systems, robotic systems, and refrigeration systems etc.
Replace/repair defective electrical components such as wiring, cords, plugs, contactors, overloads switches, disconnects, fuses, relays, breakers, and motors etc.
Program and install variable frequency drives and PLC processors.
Utilize PLC’s to troubleshoot machines, equipment, and systems.
Maintain lighting in production facilities and office facilities by replacing/repairing light bulbs, ballasts, and light fixtures etc.
Assist engineering team install new equipment and processing lines.
Debug new equipment and aid in line start up.
Install new electrical circuits for receptacles, lighting, and industrial equipment.
Eliminate production losses and improve asset life by completing preventative maintenance procedures, when assigned (electrical and mechanical).
Work safely by utilizing LOTO and keeping a clean workspace.
Maintain electrical prints and ladder logic.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.