Lead Electrical Technician

Description

 Job Summary:

The Electrical Technician will repair, maintain, and facilitate installation of industrial machines used in manufacturing and production operations with a focus on troubleshooting and repairing electronic, mechanical, and electrical equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair electronic, mechanical, and electrical equipment.
• Inspect, dismantle, and reassemble mechanical and electrical production equipment.
• Work from engineering drawings, rough sketches, manuals, verbal instruction, schematics, operating or repair manuals, blueprints, or layout plans.
• Communicate daily with associates to assist and learn problem solutions for associated production equipment.
• Make maintenance decisions based on production priorities and available resources.
• Maintain working knowledge of spare parts and their locations to maximize productivity.
• Ensures proper operation of manufacturing machines and industrial equipment.
• Gathers and assembles parts for repairs or modifications based on blueprints.
• Troubleshoots and repairs machines including when unexpected issues arise. 
• Performs preventive maintenance makes repairs on older machines. 
• Provides advice and recommendations to management concerning new machinery.
• Plans and facilitates installation of new or refurbished machinery, which may include building platforms and foundations.
• Conducts safety inspections of facilities. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

A full benefits package which includes: medical, dental, vision, 401k and company match eligibility after 1 year, vacation time, NYS sick time. 

Requirements

Experience/Education: 3-5 years in a similar role coupled with a technical degree from an accredited technical school or university

 Job Requirements:

• Must be able to operate electrical/electronic test equipment
• Must have a working knowledge of electrical drives, be able to use manuals for troubleshooting purposes
• Must have the ability to complete electrical projects, modifications, and repairs to the highest standards
• Must be able to troubleshoot to determine need for replacing PLC parts, replace PLC processors, install/maintain PLC hardware
• Must be able to install/maintain/troubleshoot servo motors, AC motors, and DC motors.
• Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC circuits on multiple types of machinery and equipment including but, not limited to breaking down schematics or engineering prints.
• Machine installation, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical knowledge and experience
• NFPA 70E and National Electrical Code highly recommending for position
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Pneumatic and Hydraulic system knowledge preferred
• HVAC certified or knowledge preferred
• Press Repair and Die Monitoring system knowledge preferred
• Welding and Fabrication Skills preferred

Physical Requirements: 

· Prolonged periods standing, stretching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling required. 

· Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. 

· Visual acuity to properly inspect and modify large and detailed portions of machinery.

· Manual dexterity to assemble, disassemble, adjust, and relocate machines. 

Salary : $20 - $25