Electrical Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

About the role

Performs a variety of activities with the ability to identify and implement efficient paths of action to finish assigned work. Must perform work to acceptable quality and proficiency levels with ability to exercise independent judgment and establish and maintain solid working relationships. Should be able to test, calibrate, diagnose, and repair various devices. Good communication and organization skills. Performs listed duties with minimal supervision and/or assistance from supervisor or Electrical Engineering within the Maintenance Group.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace defective parts in motors, controllers, switchboards, switches, conductors, and other electrical fixtures
• Install, maintain, and repair electromechanical, electrical, and electronic components of machinery and equipment, including transformers and hydraulic and pneumatic devices
• Perform preventive repair and maintenance of plant and shop electronic and electrical systems, devices, equipment, and components
• Test solid-state circuitry to find defective parts in digital and analog equipment and replace defective parts
• Apply electrical theory or related knowledge in testing and modifying operational or developmental electrical control circuitry of equipment within the facility
• Utilize specialized digital cameras and thermographic imaging to perform infrared analysis and examination of facilities equipment
• Design and modify motor power control equipment circuits; read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Plan and lay out work orders or work from instructions using sketches, blueprints, and drawings
• Ensure accurate and appropriate completion of all preventive electrical technician duties
• Modify electrical prototypes to correct operational deviations under the general direction of an Electrical Engineer
• Operate Powered Industrial Truck Equipment (scissor lifts, etc.)
• Implement the company's safety procedures
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge gained from related training and practical experience as an Industrial Electrical Technician
• Ability to perform assigned work to acceptable quality and proficiency levels
• Ability to use shop math and basic precision measuring devices
• Knowledge of the trade; ability to read and interpret electrical prints and drawings
• Ability to identify and recommend efficient paths of action to finish assigned work
• Ability to exercise supervised judgment
• Ability to establish and maintain solid working relationships with others
• Ability to test, calibrate, diagnose, and repair various devices
• Good communication and organization skills
• Three years' experience in Industrial Electrical Technician field or Certification in Electrical Technician field from an accredited institution

Tools

Must provide own hand tools and measuring devices common to these job requirements.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 40–75 lbs
• Standing/Walking: 70%
• Bending/Squatting/Twisting/Pushing/Pulling/Grasping: 30%–70%
• Frequently required to stand for long periods
• Ability to maintain a high level of mental concentration and emotional stability
• Exposure to potentially hazardous materials in some facility areas, requiring additional personal protective equipment

Work Environment

• Occasional exposure to extreme heat
• Occasional work near moving mechanical parts, chemicals, coolants, oils, and electrical power
• PPE required in designated areas, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe shoes
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Pay

Pay Grade V(a) without license; Pay Grade V(c) with license.