Maintenance Technician - Electrical
About The Position
Diagnoses electrical and control malfunctions and difficulties, making repairs or adjustments as needed. Performs testing, installation, replacement, and modification of components. Installs and maintains plant electrical systems that provide power to machines, equipment, lighting, facilities, and other electrical apparatus. Maintains controls, valves, and calibrations to ensure proper operation, and troubleshoots manufacturing machinery and production problems. The role follows applicable codes, regulations, plant procedures, environmental requirements, and safety policies, including lockout/tagout/try procedures and PPE requirements. It also involves communicating and working with production operators and supervisors, completing assigned maintenance work, and participating in environmental and safety training. Available schedule: 7 p.m.–7 a.m., three days on and three days off. Other listed schedules are TBD.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must be able to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings.
- Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
- Advanced knowledge of electricity.
- Basic knowledge of electronics.
- Experience with Studio 5000 version 24 or higher.
- Well-developed observation skills.
- Ability to work well on a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced production environment.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks quickly, notice minute differences, concentrate in a distracting environment, and effectively diagnose and solve problems.
- Must perform assigned tasks safely and exercise initiative and good judgment.
- Must be able to lift, bend, squat, reach, climb ladders to heights over 10 feet, stand, sit, read information, and troubleshoot equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Install, repair, and maintain manufacturing machinery and equipment.
- Install and maintain plant electrical systems serving machines, equipment, lighting, facilities, and other electrical apparatus.
- Troubleshoot machine, production, electrical, and control problems; diagnose, isolate, and correct electrical faults.
- Repair or replace controls, motors, switches, PLCs, servo drives, variable frequency drives, distributed control systems, and instrumentation.
- Reroute circuits and distribution centers to balance loads on AC and DC power systems.
- Maintain controls, valves, and calibrations to ensure equipment functions properly.
- Perform testing, installation, replacement, or modification of components.
- Make emergency repairs when necessary to reduce downtime and production delays.
- Use instructions and manuals covering installations, system layouts, and changeovers to complete project work.
- Comply with applicable codes, regulations, safety specifications, plant procedures, and safety policies.
- Observe safety precautions, including lock, tag, and try procedures, and wear appropriate PPE at all times.
- Communicate and work as a team with production operators and supervisors.
- Understand and follow environmental policies, procedures, and work instructions; understand job-related environmental impacts and know where EHS documents are located.
- Participate in environmental and safety training programs; participation in safety committees or activities is encouraged.
- Perform other assigned maintenance duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
