Maintenance Electrician

Almag Aluminum•Pennsauken Township, NJ

About The Position

Directly reports to the General Manager and/or a delegate. Functionally responsible for maintaining all manufacturing equipment and electrical components at Almag Aluminium. As a member of the Maintenance team, openly shares knowledge and information including training of teammates.

Requirements

Hold a valid state Electrical Journeyman or Electrical Contractor license preferred
3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a Licensed Electrician
High energy, creative thinker with strong time management skills; must be a collaborative team playerFormal training or practical experience in troubleshooting industrial machinery and equipment
Proven experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLC systems (Allen-Bradley preferred)
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics
Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and New Jersey electrical regulations
Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical controls and PLC’s

Nice To Haves

Experience in welding and basic fabrication considered a strong asset

Responsibilities

Accountable for troubleshooting, inspecting, repairing, modifying, rebuilding, and maintaining plant equipment to minimize downtime.
Work with minimal supervision in a safe manner maintaining a clean and orderly shop.
Respond to breakdowns immediately and /or provide communication for repairs
Openly share knowledge and train team mates on equipment functionality and history, procedures, and drawing mark ups.
Coach Operating personnel on equipment capability, limitations, and preventative measures to improve equipment reliability.
Troubleshoot and optimize various drives and instrumentation devices such as encoders, transducers, and thermocouples within a PLC control circuit.
Size and run conduit and connect wires to various electrical equipment and plant components such as electrical disconnects, transformers, breakers and a variety of electrical controls.
Follow and take initiative as directed in PM program including improving the program itself.
Contribute ideas and input to support continuous improvement within our facility
Be willing and able to repair mechanical issues independently when needed.
Monitor equipment performance, document and evaluate potential problems for root cause solutions and improvements.
Must communicate effectively with all plant personnel.
Comply with all ISO and quality related policies, procedures, and system requirements.