Electrical Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant equipment and report equipment concerns and any additional information as required by the Plant Engineer.
• Responsible for the preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and for maintaining proper records for the same.
• Responsible for the calibration of electrical equipment and for maintaining proper records for the same.
• Responsible for adhering to electrical policies, practices and procedures as defined by the Plant Engineer.
• Responsible for promoting safety awareness and keeping safety as a number one priority on a daily basis.
• Responsible for promoting a working environment that incorporates a teamwork philosophy.
• Responsible for the repair of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Responsible for assisting the Engineering department in new equipment installation and existing equipment modifications.
• Responsible for the basic programming of PLC’s and related equipment.
• Responsible for coordinating with the production and converting departments, on proper time to efficiently repair and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Coordinate with and carry out the jobs assigned to the electrical department with the Plant Engineer.
• Responsible for standby call, for equipment problems at night and weekends on a rotating basis.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A two-year degree in Industrial Electronics/Electricity or equivalent experience.
• Strong computer skills.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Must demonstrate the skills necessary to train personnel.
• Willingness to further develop skill base with continuing experience and professional training.
• Must demonstrate the ability to build and maintain strong teamwork relationships.
• Must have excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation).