What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance - Electrical Controls Knowledge position at UFP Industries?
Job Summary
The Maintenance Mechanic I is responsible for performing basic preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment, and tools, and assists other members of the Maintenance Department in various machine/building repairs.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
The Maintenance Mechanic I is responsible for performing basic preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment, and tools, and assists other members of the Maintenance Department in various machine/building repairs.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
- Performs regular, preventative maintenance on all machinery, equipment, tools, and building
- Assists in the repair of woodworking machinery, infeed/outfeed systems, hand tools, and forklifts in accordance with diagrams, operating manuals, and manufacturer specifications
- Orders supplies and parts as required
- Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled
- Maintains records of repair and maintenance activities
- Performs duties consistent with established safety rules and procedures
- Maintains a clean and organized work area
- Participates in safety, CI, and other programs and meetings
- If assigned to Treating Department, performs duties consistent with hazardous waste and hazardous material handling procedures and practices
- Prepares various reports as required
- Performs other duties as required
- Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems including 480V/277V three-phase power, 240V/120V single-phase power, and 24VDC control circuits.
- Ability to safely troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical control systems, motors, motor starters, contactors, relays, sensors, limit switches, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
- Experience using electrical test equipment including multimeters, clamp meters, and voltage testers.
- Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems preferred.
- Understanding of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety practices in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to identify and troubleshoot power distribution, control circuit, and machine electrical faults with minimal supervision.
- High school diploma
- Minimum 1 year of experience in machine repair in maintenance
- Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and control technology, and welding
- Working knowledge of safe equipment practices and applicable laws, rules, and regulations
- Demonstrate working knowledge of hazardous waste and hazardous material handling procedures and practices
- Must be at least 18 years of age