Technician II (Electrical Maintenance Technician)

M-F 7am-4pm $23 & up D.O.E

SUMMARY
The purpose of the Electrician is to installand repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment. Uses man lifts, forklifts, hoists, and all electrical testing equipment required. Must work safely and follow all documented and “common sense "safety policies and procedures

This individual is expected to perform as a professional, highly skilled, and exceptionally competent maintenance person. They must be able to analyze the causes of breakdowns and carry out corrective measures.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on- the -job injury when it occurs,no matter how insignificant it may seem.

Take personal ownership to work each day safelyand hold other team members to the same high standards of safety

Basic industrial electrical code. (Local compliance issues)

Capability to read schematics and P&ID drawings

Fusing, thermal overload protection, wire sizing, motor theory, etc.

AC, DC, and Servo drive system (basics)

Be able to safely conduct motor control and power circuit troubleshooting. Understand fuse sizing, take motor amp readings, understand basic DC motor control, etc.

Ability to fully troubleshoot drives-DC and AC variable frequency and communicate technically with outside technical support when needed. Ability to fully understand and properly tune the various control loops in the plant,including IM/APC systems and weight control equipment. Fully competent in electrical noise avoidance-grounding, shielding, etc. (at least 2 persons, each plant)

Burner system understanding, troubleshooting,and properly tuning (at least 2 persons, each plant)

Basic Skills, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical gear

Maintains all Plant electrical and electronic systems.

Develop and conduct a PM and Predictive maintenance program for all motors and panels

Completes and maintains plant required records and reports.

Be the gatekeeperfor all electrical drawings and updates

Maintain all programs and ensure we have the most current version available for all PLC's, Panel View, and Drives.

Maintain the line motor data spreadsheetwith current motor information.

Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replace damaged or broken components.

When appropriate or when the plant decides to lead efforts for electrical root cause analysis

Establish a program to monitor all critical motorsin the plant.

Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunctionswith other maintenance workers

Be the lead person for electrical downtime and troubleshooting

Replaces faulty electrical components of the machine,such as relays, switches, motors, and position sensing devices.

Complies with good housekeeping practices on the job and ensureswork areas are clean and picked up after each job completion.

Helps with the electrical training of other maintenance personnel.

Help lead and coordinate the electrical training program and efforts for the plant.

Complies with safety requirements and notifies management of noted exceptions.

Follows all environmental compliance polices & programs.

Works as instructed with outside contractors.

Be the lead person for all electrical projects and installationsthat are maintenance responsibility.

Be the maintenance contact person on automation projects.

Willing to attend annual training for new or improved electrical & PLC systems.

Comply with all plant rules

Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area

All other duties as assigned or needed

Regular Attendance on site and ability to rotate to varying shifts

Skills And Abilities

The employee should hold the following abilities:

Basic Computer Skills

Electrical

PLC

Hydraulic

Pneumatics

Basic Blueprint & Schematic Reading

Basic Welding

Able to think under pressure and make quick decisions

Ability to work well in a team or alone

Able to communicate in English

Good attention to detail

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPETENCIES

The Employee Must Be Able To

Must be able to operate a computer or other keyboard instrument

Education And/or Experience

The employee should have the following:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

High school or GED

PLC Training

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $23.00 - $30.00