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:
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.
Requirements:Required Skills/Abilities:
- 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 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 recommended for this position.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Thorough and broad understanding of a variety of equipment.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Thorough understanding of safety practices, guidelines, rules, and laws.
- Pneumatic and Hydraulic system knowledge preferred
- HVAC certified or knowledge preferred
- Press Repair and Die Monitoring system knowledge preferred
- Welding and Fabrication Skills preferred
- Process Controllers, Level Controllers, and PID application knowledge a plus.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent with 1 – 3 years in a similar role, coupled with a technical degree from an accredited technical school or university.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person