Maintenance Electrician/Technician The Maintenance Electrician's main duties are the installation, troubleshooting and repairs of the food manufacturing facility's electrical distribution systems, apparatus, and the electrical and electronic components of the industrial machinery and equipment. The Maintenance Electrician position requires the ability to work with plant management to identify equipment and systems that can be modified or applied to improve operational efficiency and must perform the following duties to ensure compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and in accordance with established company policies and procedures while maintaining the highest levels of safety, quality and productivity.
This position will be working on the overnight shift from 11pm - 7am. Training on the day shift will be needed for the first few months, DOE.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Diagnoses malfunctioning electrical infrastructure apparatus such as transformers, breakers, Motor Control Center's (MCC'S), breakers and repairs/replaces damaged or broken components.
- Properly size and install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machinery and equipment.
- Properly connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects control and communication cables and wiring between machines, equipment and devices such as Variable Frequency drives and PLC's.
- Familiar with Variable Frequency drives and able to communicate faults, malfunctions and issues to personnel or contractor integrators and perform requested tasks to repair and replace components.
- Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers required and the ability to take applicable training courses to gain knowledge and skills to become proficient with PLC's.
- Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards, relays and fuses.
- Must complete assigned preventive maintenance tasks safely and efficiently.
- Replaces low voltage, 110v, 220v and 480v electric motor components as needed.
- Effectively and aesthetically plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
- Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
- Cleans and makes minor electrical repairs on air conditioning units.
- Work unscheduled hours as needed to accommodate customer demand.
- Helps with general plant repairs and mechanical maintenance repairs as needed.
NATURE AND SCOPE
Works directly with all Departments, outside contractors and Plant Management to plan, execute and achieve its goals.
DIMENSIONS
Primarily, taken care of on one shift; however, extra hours are put in as the need arises after hours and on weekends (which are generally scheduled). Call back work is required as well as consultation by phone to plant operators and Plant Management 24/7.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must have basic computer skills, advanced Motor Controls experience and knowledgeable with Variable Frequency drives.
- Working knowledge of the National Electric Code and be able to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Must be able to demonstrate proficient use of all electrical meters and monitoring equipment.
- Must be familiar with OSHA Electrical Safety requirements such as, but not limited to, NFPA 70E and Arc Flash Hazards and personal protective equipment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Individual must have High school diploma or general education degree (GED);one year certificate from college or technical school; and/or five years related experience and/or training in industrial electrical systems; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have proper training and experience working with 0-480 Volts AC/DC.
EEO Employer
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