Electrical Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform minor electrical building repairs as necessary
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of facility machinery
• Troubleshoot production equipment controlled by PLC controllers, using the troubleshooting tools supplied by a PLC software, preferably Siemens S7 or TIA
• Troubleshoot VSD, preferably Siemens VFD's
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and make adjustments as needed
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and components
• Demonstrate teamwork and high-level communication skills

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience; strong electrical, and electrical controls knowledge
• Good hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial knowledge
• 5 years experience in industrial electrical field
• PLC and VFD experience. Siemens preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform electrical tests, read results and diagnose and repair electrical problems
• Required to supply initial tools and toolbox for basic troubleshooting and repairs
• Proficiency in using multimeters and other measuring equipment to diagnose electrical problems in industrial equipment
• Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, and small hand tools
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, Outlook
• Ability to work under pressure