Maintenance Electrician

Skillforce•Richmond, VA

9h•$30 - $34

About The Position

Currently hiring for instrumentation technicians to join our team in Richmond, VA. As an instrumentation technicians you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and instrumentation systems within an industrial environment. Pay begins at $30 - $34 per hour based on skill set and experience level. If you have at least 5 years as a instrumentation technicians apply now! Instrumentation Technician Responsibilities: Diagnose and repair mechanical equipment daily to ensure optimal operation Troubleshoot, install, and maintain electrical control systems and PLCs Install new or refurbished machine components and rebuild failed parts Assist with the setup and commissioning of new systems and equipment Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, manuals, and manufacturer specifications Keep an accurate inventory of parts and maintain a clean work area Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic machinery, mobile equipment, PLC networks, etc. Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on electrical systems of pumps, motors, cranes, and other hydraulic/pneumatic systems as needed Install and maintain electronically controlled equipment, including control panels and automated systems Balance loads and wire complex circuits, utilizing diagnostic tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes Monitor equipment performance, identify abnormalities, and ensure systems operate within specifications Troubleshoot high-voltage systems (up to 480V) and electrical drives Keep an accurate record of repairs, maintenance activities, and parts usage

Requirements

5+ years experience performing maintenance functions in a manufacturing facility
Knowledge of electrical and machine-control troubleshooting (PLCs, controls, 3 phase motors, switches, etc.)
Your own reliable transportation
Ability to work alternate shifts, weekends and over-time as needed

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair mechanical equipment daily to ensure optimal operation
Troubleshoot, install, and maintain electrical control systems and PLCs
Install new or refurbished machine components and rebuild failed parts
Assist with the setup and commissioning of new systems and equipment
Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, manuals, and manufacturer specifications
Keep an accurate inventory of parts and maintain a clean work area
Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic machinery, mobile equipment, PLC networks, etc.
Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on electrical systems of pumps, motors, cranes, and other hydraulic/pneumatic systems as needed
Install and maintain electronically controlled equipment, including control panels and automated systems
Balance loads and wire complex circuits, utilizing diagnostic tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes
Monitor equipment performance, identify abnormalities, and ensure systems operate within specifications
Troubleshoot high-voltage systems (up to 480V) and electrical drives
Keep an accurate record of repairs, maintenance activities, and parts usage