Electrical Maintenance Technician

Description

Role Summary:

Is responsible for installing new plant equipment and systems as budgeted and for performing preventative maintenance inspections on installed base as well as responding to break/fix problems in a safe and timely manner. Working collaboratively with other technicians and the manufacturing operators is expected to explain, teach and communicate solutions, approaches and actions to ensure broad and clear understanding of all in order to ensure the efficient ongoing operation of the plant.

Key Responsibilities:

· Must have excellent electrical and troubleshooting skills needed in a fast-paced industrial environment.

· Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair plant equipment in accordance with manufacturer specification and in compliance with plant codes, operations
manuals, policies and procedures.

· Respond to all plant maintenance issues, both mechanical and electrical, in a timely manner using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring
and testing equipment

· Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participate in the safety program.

· Document issues, findings and action in accordance with plant requirements using the work order system currently in place.

· Actively participate in breakdown analysis of equipment while helping the team to establish a root cause using the 5-why approach, then put
countermeasures in place to prevent re-occurrence.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

•    Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
•    Current valid driver’s license.
•    Understands PLC’s and Ladder logic. Capable of reading and understanding schematics to troubleshoot and diagnose problems.
•    Two (2) years or more of industrial maintenance experience, including electrical applications and troubleshooting.
•    Minimum of two (2) year experience troubleshooting PLCs.
•    Experience with 480-volt motors and diagnosing electro-mechanical systems using scanners and diagnostic tools.
•    Demonstrated experience troubleshooting issues with bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes and conveyors.
•    Willing and able to work any shift, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
•    Ability to understand complex work instructions and documentation.
•    Proven verbal and written communication skills.
•    Commitment to safety and compliance in all behaviors and work-related activities.
•    Excellent time management and attention to detail.
•    Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment and self-manage to meet objectives.
•    Skill using the MS Office suite and diagnostic equipment.
•    Honest, forthright and of the highest integrity.

Desired Requirements:

•    Associates degree in Industrial Systems Technologies and at least 5 years’ experience in the field. Familiar with Siemens control systems a plus.