Electrical Maintenance Technician

Role Overview

The Technician, Electrical Maintenance provides electrical and mechanical support for the production department. This position is responsible for the setup, install, assemble, repair of any and all equipment used to produce products. This position conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. This position applies knowledge of electrical/electronics and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation, as well as provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of production department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure effective operation of electrical and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on heat sealing machines, robotic equipment, case sealing automation equipment, conveyors, pneumatic tools, and production machines
• Follow schematics, diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturing instructions, engineering specifications to troubleshoot and improve equipment uptime
• Follow preventive maintenance schedule in performing work
• Requires flexible work schedule as most of the work is performed when equipment is not in use
• Replace, clean, and adjust machinery to performance specification to maintain good working order
• Verify machinery and equipment is functioning correctly before releasing for production use
• Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Update preventative maintenance schedule should unforeseen equipment failures occur outside of normal preventive maintenance
• Respond to requested repair of equipment and operating systems when failures occurs, acting with immediate and swift response
• Diagnose equipment failure whether electrical or mechanical by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Remove defective parts by dismantling equipment using hand and power tool
• Replaces necessary components and tests equipment for proper operation before handing off to production
• Program new equipment and maintain programmable logic controller systems used in manufacturing applications
• Troubleshoot and repair of electronic production robotic equipment
• Work as team member on production efficiency projects to lower manufacturing cost
• Assist with assembly of electrical components on new equipment and automation projects
• Repair of electrical problems with equipment, which includes packaging equipment, motors, conveyors, ovens, PLC's case erecters, palletizers, robotics, etc
• Be proactive and efficient to ensure operations run smoothly
• Installation and repair of cylinders, valves, vacuum systems, air filtration and lubrication devices
• Diagnose, repair, replace, control valves, sensors, motors, actuators. AC/DC troubleshooting and related systems
• Experience with chain drives, belt drives, lubrication systems, and applications
• Maintain replacement parts and supplies inventory
• Review operational manuals and internal files to recommend spare parts components and quantities
• Anticipate needed general electrical components for repairs and Preventive Maintenance
• Research original manufacture, internet, catalogs for supplies and parts
• Place order requests for spare parts
• Confirm receipt and verify correct parts received
• Place parts in inventory by record sheet

Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree (or equivalent experience). Technical training, maintenance manufacturing or Military technical training. High School Diploma (or G.E.D.)
• Experience: Minimum 4 years experience working in machine electrical maintenance in manufacturing (including experience with electrical schematics, vision systems and robots). Minimum 2 years experience in Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and/or troubleshooting experience, electrical equipment repair, controls design, layout, and wiring with strong solving skills.
• Licenses and Certifications: Electrical or mechanical degree or certificate
• Software/Technical Skills:
  • Equipment maintenance skills (Advanced)
  • Technical understanding (electrical & mechanical) (Advanced)
  • Computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Project tracking) (Advanced)
  • Ability to comprehend complex verbal and written technical/mechanical instructions (Basic)
  • Knowledge of power tools, soldering, calipers, micrometers (Basic)
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) / Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming skills (Advanced)
• Other Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal); Flexibility and ability to manage various tasks; Understanding of manufacturing safety principles

Additional Details

This role will be an onsite role. You are expected to work from the stated job location 5 days a week.

Pay

The targeted base salary range for this position is $26.00 - $33.00 hourly. Base salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the successful candidate, as well as factors such as internal equity, cost of labor in the hiring location, and alignment with market data. The base salary accounts for the entirety of the on-target earnings for this role. No additional incentives or variable pay are applicable.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance—effective from day one of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 100% match on the first 4% of employee contributions; employer matches vest immediately
• Educational assistance program reimbursing up to 100% of tuition, lab fees, textbooks, and other related expenses for qualifying programs