What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Electrician/ Maintenance Mechanic position at OtterBase?
Multiple Maintenance Mechanic and Electrician Openings!
Electrician-
Overview
As an Electrician, you will play a key role in maintaining the facility’s physical infrastructure, troubleshooting complex systems, and supporting a high-performing manufacturing environment. This position offers exposure to evolving technologies in a fast-paced, detail-oriented setting that values innovation, problem-solving, and dependability.
Key Responsibilities
- Support facility-wide electrical infrastructure and manufacturing operations
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex electrical and electronic systems
- Read, interpret, and create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
- Work with electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, as well as temperature and pressure controls
- Program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), including ladder logic
- Design and analyze analog and digital circuits using microprocessor hardware/software configurations
- Install and maintain wiring, conduit, and electrical equipment
- Connect and maintain power supply systems across machinery and equipment
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment modifications
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and regulatory requirements
- Follow Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, production, and efficiency
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience diagnosing and repairing electrical equipment or machinery (or equivalent technical training)
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints
- Experience programming PLCs using basic and ladder logic
- Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Advanced knowledge of:
- Electrical systems
- Pneumatics and hydraulics
- Industrial controls and instrumentation
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Maintenance Mechanic
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our manufacturing team. This position plays a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our production equipment and facility systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, electrical troubleshooting experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on industrial machinery, equipment, and building systems.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues to minimize downtime.
- Install, adjust, and maintain equipment components such as bearings, gears, belts, motors, pumps, and conveyor systems.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and work orders.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, repair records, and inventory of spare parts.
- Collaborate with production teams to address equipment concerns and ensure minimal disruption to operations.
- Follow and enforce safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Assist in facility maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, and general building repairs as needed.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school certification preferred.
- 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment safely.
- Basic welding and fabrication skills a plus.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Salary : $25 - $42