Electrical Maintenance Technician

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electric, diesel, and LP-powered industrial trucks in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
   
• Inspect, repair, and adjust conveyor systems and related components.
   
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on production equipment.
   
• Interpret and work from blueprints, wiring diagrams, sketches, and technical manuals.
   
• Disassemble equipment to access and replace defective components using hand tools, power tools, hoists, and cranes.
   
• Perform preventative maintenance including lubrication, cleaning, and system inspections.
   
• Align, assemble, bolt, weld, and secure machinery and equipment to foundations or structures.
   
• Fabricate and repair components using arc and gas welding, brazing, and metalworking tools (drill press, grinder, etc.).
   
• Maintain organized work areas and comply with plant housekeeping standards.
   
• Adhere to ISO standards, quality policies, and established work procedures.
   
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum one year of heavy industrial maintenance experience and completion of a two-year vocational/technical electrical maintenance program, OR completion of an accredited electrical apprenticeship program.
   
• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, piping, and welding.
   
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
   
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
   
• Experience repairing industrial lift trucks preferred.
   
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and welding equipment.
   

Licensing Requirements

• Licensed Electrician: Must possess a valid Minnesota electrician’s license.
   
• Unlicensed Electrician: Must successfully complete internal electrician competency examination.
   

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing and walking
   
• Frequent bending, crouching, and climbing ladders or stairs
   
• Ability to work overhead and in confined spaces
   
• Tolerance for temperature extremes
   
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs in varying positions