Description

 SUMMARY

Performs all phases of electrical/electronic maintenance as it applies to our equipment. Reviews, repairs, tests, maintains and documents preventive maintenance of production equipment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Upon notification by production repairs operation equipment.

Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment.

Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.

Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.

Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other maintenance workers.

Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices.

Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.

Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors.

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.

Requirements

 QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Associates degree in college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to create drawings with specifications for machining parts and tools. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as volts and amps in electrical components. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES.

To qualify for this position a employee will have to have documented training and education in the electronic maintenance areas or have documented proof that they have held a similar position at a previous place of employment. Such a person will be tested for their ability. They must be proficient in electrical and electronic blue print reading, basic electrical circuits and motor controls, electronic circuits controls and components, working knowledge & understanding of all local, state and national electrical codes. Must have the ability to bend and install conduit and wiring systems.