Maintenance Tech III

Bay State Milling Company•Clifton, NJ

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech III diagnoses and repairs malfunctioning electrical infrastructure apparatus such as transformers, breakers, and Motor Control Centers (MCCs). This role involves sizing and installing power supply wiring and conduit, connecting power supply wires to machinery, and integrating control and communication cables. The technician will work with Variable Frequency drives and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), troubleshoot machinery and controllers, and perform preventive maintenance tasks. Responsibilities also include repairing or replacing faulty electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components, as well as performing minor electrical repairs on air conditioning units. The position requires flexibility to work unscheduled hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet production demands and assist with general plant repairs.

Requirements

Must have basic computer skills, advanced Motor Controls experience and knowledgeable with Variable Frequency drives.
Working knowledge of the National Electric Code and be able to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Must be able to demonstrate proficient use of all electrical meters and monitoring equipment.
Must be familiar with OSHA Electrical Safety requirements such as, but not limited to, NFPA 70E and Arc Flash Hazards and personal protective equipment.
Must have proper training and experience working with 0-480 Volts AC/DC.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Take precaution to prevent risk of injury to self, others, or Company property.
Follow all LOTO and Arc Flash procedures provided in training.
Attend yearly training on all safety guidelines throughout facility.
Ensures that appropriate individuals are informed about matters impacting their areas of responsibility; works well with others; shares knowledge and experience with others; demonstrates respect and consideration for others' opinions; contributes to the overall task of the team.
Demonstrates integrity; works effectively in teams; facilitates inter-departmental cooperation; cooperates with supervision and peers to accomplish work assignments; helps create and maintain effective working relationships.
Be a team player.
Follows through on tasks; position requires the individual to be a self-starter, requiring minimal supervision, must follow instructions and procedures while maintaining the ability to make changes to plans or instructions based on sound, fact based real time information.
Arrives at work on time; follows Company policies on vacations, leaves, etc...
Observes Company rules; completes tasks within deadlines.
Regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Policies set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities.
Be aware of the work environment and when possible, prevent accidental or intentional adulteration of products produced at this facility.
Work in a safe manner and follow company policies regarding safety.
Report any and all injuries immediately to the supervisor.
Report to supervision any safety situation that the employee feels is substandard and poses a risk for employee injury, property damage, or loss.

Nice To Haves

Able to take applicable training courses to gain knowledge and skills to become proficient with PLC’s.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses malfunctioning electrical infrastructure apparatus such as transformers, breakers, Motor Control Center’s (MCC’S), breakers and repairs/replaces damaged or broken components.
Properly size and install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machinery and equipment.
Properly connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects control and communication cables and wiring between machines, equipment and devices such as Variable Frequency drives and PLC’s.
Communicate faults, malfunctions and issues related to Variable Frequency drives to BSM personnel or contractor integrators and perform requested tasks to repair and replace components.
Troubleshoot and test malfunctioning machinery and controllers and discuss malfunction with maintenance supervisor and operators to determine root cause.
Troubleshoot and repair/replace faulty electrical components of machines such as starters, relays, switches, motors, and position sensing devices such as magnetic sensors and Proximity switches.
Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards, relays and fuses.
Complete assigned preventive maintenance tasks safely and efficiently.
Replaces low voltage, 110v, 220v and 480v electric motor components as needed.
Effectively and aesthetically plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
Cleans and makes minor electrical repairs on air conditioning units.
Work unscheduled hours as needed to accommodate Bay State Milling Company’s need to achieve customer demand.
Helps with general plant repairs and mechanical maintenance repairs as needed.