Mechanical Electrical Tech (Facility and Equip)

RR Donnelley•Pittsburgh, PA

10h•$24 - $35

About The Position

The Mechanical Electrical Tech repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, including die units, glue units, conveyor systems, and bindery equipment, following diagrams, sketches, operating manuals, and manufacturer specifications. The role uses hand and power tools, precision measuring and testing instruments, and may repair or reproduce parts using welders, drill presses, or other machine-shop equipment. General facility repairs include building, drywall, woodworking, ceiling tile, and painting work. The position installs, modifies, repairs, troubleshoots, tests, and loads electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment. Duties include connecting power supplies and wiring, installing wiring and conduit for new machines and equipment, replacing AC/DC motors, detecting electrical malfunctions, and replacing damaged wires and cables. The technician may also diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components. Work must follow applicable electrical codes, manuals, schematics, blueprints, OSHA requirements, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) standards. The role requires troubleshooting industrial equipment, including older equipment without PLCs and proprietary electronics. Overtime and some weekend on-call work are required. The position is listed as 1st Shift.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of construction, installation, operation, and troubleshooting of controls associated with unique projects and construction enhancements.
Skill in using the hand tools, power tools, and test equipment needed to perform the job.
Knowledge and ability to anticipate and respond quickly to danger signs indicated by warning systems.
Knowledge of using a multimeter.
Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical equipment, including troubleshooting without prints and troubleshooting older equipment without PLCs.
Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC, digital and analog drives from 1/3 to 100 horsepower.
Ability to troubleshoot proprietary electronics.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied situations with limited standardization.
Good communication skills and a customer-oriented approach.
Ability to work in a team and independently with little supervision.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
Ability to work overtime and be on call some weekends.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with diagrams, manuals, and manufacturer specifications.
Repair or reproduce parts using welders, drill presses, or other machine-shop equipment as needed.
Perform general building repairs, including drywall, woodworking, ceiling tile, and painting.
Install, modify, repair, troubleshoot, test, and load electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment.
Connect power supply wires and cables between machines and equipment using hand tools and test equipment.
Install power-supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines, conveyors, and programmable controllers in accordance with electrical codes.
Replace AC/DC motors and, as needed, plan wiring layouts and install wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
Detect malfunctioning electrical apparatus using test equipment and replace damaged or broken wires and cables.
Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machine components as needed.
Perform tasks safely in accordance with OSHA and LOTO standards.
Work overtime and provide on-call coverage on some weekends.