Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician

Purpose of the job:

Under minimal supervision, apply electrical skills in order to perform corrective and preventative maintenance for production, fabrication, service equipment, and facilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to the following:

Industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

Electrical Experience

Ability to read electrical schematics. Hardwire/relay logic. Hands on exposure to automation and PLCs

General mechanical Experience

Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulics and pneumatics

Experience with 480VAC,120v AC, 24vDC and 4-20mA systems

Capable of interpreting schematics, blueprints, and PI&D drawings

Troubleshoot; evaluate and repair; devise and improvise; make corrections or adjustments; use tools and testing devices to maintain equipment under the direction of the Maintenance Manager.

In depth PLC knowledge; Root cause analysis

Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on production equipment, facilities equipment, laboratory equipment and testing equipment.

Identify ways to improve our maintenance program through continuous improvement techniques, technology and knowledge sharing

Maintain awareness of new systems and techniques in order to upgrade existing equipment and processes.

Knowledge of safe working practices such as lock out tag out, confined space, PPE, NFPA arc flash

Follow safety procedures and work carefully at all times to prevent injuries and avoid damage to company property.

Regular and predictable attendance.

Complete and maintain all required reports.

Effectively communicate and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers to achieve company goals and objectives.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Regularly keep equipment and work area clean and organized.

Routinely check tools to keep in proper working order.

Help maintain inventory of repair parts and supplies.

PHYSICAL(*See definition reference, below)

• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing and walking
• Frequent bending, stretching, reaching, crawling, squatting, and lying in prone position
• Occasional pushing or pulling using medium force
• Speak clearly and distinctly to communicate verbally with others
• Hear clearly in order to understand verbal communications from others and to hear the sounds of running equipment to detect mechanical problems
• Color vision to distinguish between color-coded electric wiring
• Manual dexterity for fine manipulation of equipment wiring and installing/repairing machine parts/components

ENVIRONMENTAL

• May be required at times to work in close proximity to industry machinery
• Possible exposure to chemical vapors/odors
• Possible exposure to moving mechanical parts including cutting blades, and rollers which may subject worker to possible cuts, fractures, or crushed hands, feet or other body parts
• Possible exposure to electrical shock or electrocution
• Moderate noise level
• Working in high temperature ranges occasionally and may be required at times to work outside in inclement weather
• May be required to work in confined areas, and open-spaced heights up to thirty feet

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/DEVICES

• Safety glasses
• Heat-resistant safety gloves
• Anti-static, steel-toed safety shoes

FREQUENTLY USED TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• General maintenance tools
• Electrical/electronic testing devices
• Ladders

Definition reference

Occasional - Activity exists up to 1/3 of the time

Frequent - Activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Continuous - Activity exists 2/3 or more of the time

Medium force: Exerting up to 25 lbs. force

Experience Required:

• High school diploma or GED, plus 3 years experience performing Industrial electrical maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to independently and safely use all required tools and equipment
• Must be available to work overtime and/or odd hours upon request without prior notice