Maintenance Industrial Electrical Tech 1st Shift

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical hydraulic pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls power supplies drives gauges gas-fired boilers scales and test equipment.
• Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles local and national codes properties of various materials and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Install start up and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Advise operators and of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
• Inform appropriate management and line operators of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Have a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
• Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment and especially must be able to interface and communicate with line operators in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting.
• Have working knowledge of troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and AC/DC motor drives.
• Can install diagnose repair and maintain a variety of production and building equipment. Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
• Repair electrical components such as transformers wiring and electrical/electronic equipment.
• Adjust to and follow new procedures and innovations which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation.

Qualifications:

• Must have hands-on experience working on troubleshooting and repairing 3-phase electrical distribution and control systems up to 480VAC including breaker panels disconnects conduit runs lighting and motor control centers
• Must have working knowledge and understanding of relay control logic and components including control transformers relays contactors fuses and motor protection circuits
• Must have prior experience operating aerial work platforms and forklifts
• 5 years support and troubleshooting experience with PLC equipment (Allen Bradley Siemens Omron)
• 2 years experience programming PLC ladder logic within the last 5 years
• Can read and draw machine electrical schematics
• 5 years experience with Variable Frequency Drives
• 5 years experience with automated machines and an expert understanding of all related devices including but not limited to AC/DC Drives prox sensors photo eyes and transducers
• Working knowledge of Windows Word Excel and Outlook
• Have math aptitude for measurements calibrations and comprehension of a variety of testing and diagnostic equipment
• Be available for emergency service during off hours
• Bilingual English/Spanish would be helpful but not required
• Military experience preferred but not required
• Have compliment of tools necessary for high level maintenance tasks
• Have good mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic aptitude
• Can work well with others and provide positive leadership
• Have a desire to participate in the overall effort to keep all operations running smoothly and cleanly
• Must be able to follow all safety procedures

Requirements:

• Pass the drug test
• Pass technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areas
• Experience with mechanical systems (e.g. gear boxes chains sprockets motors seals bearings).
• Experience with product manuals (e.g. reading and applying knowledge to make repairs).
• Experience with troubleshooting electrical and mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns).
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings (e.g. hydraulics pneumatics).