Main tasks:

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on highly technical equipment in a fast paced manufacturing/packaging environment. Electrical Maintenance Technician must be able to follow instructions given by supervisor and lay out and wire control panels with components such as motor starters, PLCs, control relays, terminals, etc. Label all wiring to print. Test each console to ensure proper wiring. Calibrate sensors. Place consoles onto main systems and wire to all external devices per code. Must be able to follow directions and work with minimal supervision, conform to company standards of assembly methodology, and balance their workload with multiple priorities.

Necessary qualification and experience:

• Must have NCCER Electrician Certification
• Must have Texas State Journeyman License 
• High school diploma.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an industrial electrician with primary duties as an electrical controls technician in a manufacturing/packaging environment.
• Experience working with electrical distribution and control systems up to 480 VAC, 3PH; able to efficiently troubleshoot, repair, and modify PLC based control systems; experience troubleshooting and applying pneumatic valves, actuators (pneumatic and electric), sensors (thermocouples, pressure transducers, etc.), electric motors, and other typical automation components. Experience building machine control centers utilizing ladder diagrams and device documentation.
• Prior experience in packaging as maintenance electrician/mechanic is preferred.
• Must have experience with AC/DC ELECTRICAL, BLUEPRINT READING, PLC PROGRAMING SIEMENS, CONVEYOR LAYOUT, GEARBOXES, HYDRAULIC/PNEUMATIC.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and resolve electrical and electrical controls issues in circuits containing transformers, disconnects, over current protection devices, and general control components (relays, timers, etc.)
• Must be able to troubleshoot and resolve automated controls issues on PLC/computer-controlled production equipment.
• Must be able to execute electrical and controls upgrades and repairs to equipment.
• Must be very detail oriented to ensure proper wiring and code compliance, while also being able to get work done on time to conform to production schedules.
• Able to read and interpret ladder diagrams.

Important personal skills:

• Be able to distinguish between various wiring colors.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and good working knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
• Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 25 kg., climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Pay:

• $32.00

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k (4% matching)
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay (starting on first day of employment)

TALKE USA, INC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.