Electrical Mechanic B

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works at following and promoting company safety rules and policies and following accepted safe work practices.
• Safely operate forklifts to move equipment and materials to and from the production areas, scales, warehouse, ect.
• Safely operate the man-lift and observe weight and height limits.
• Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machine and equipment such as extruders and control cabinets, electrical motors and programmable controllers.
• Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment and connect cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Repair or replace faulty PLC's, DC and AC drives.
• Programmatically configure and test automated machinery to ensure proper operation and identify and correct malfunctions.
• Design and draw electrical schematics and purchase necessary parts to build and install electrical control panels for equipment.
• Replace faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, and motors and position sensing devices.
• Use and program PLC and automated controllers.
• Use appropriate voltage testing equipment.
• Start devices to test their performance.
• Operate drill press, hydraulic press, and cut-off saw. Use various other hand and shop tools to make and repair parts and equipment.
• Fabricate new equipment or modify existing equipment to meet production requirements.
• Perform electrical preventative maintenance on extrusion equipment and other related fields as needed.
• Know the basic extrusion process and assist the production department in all aspects of PVC pipe manufacture.
• Supply your own hand tools.
• Communicate well with other employees and operators to determine repair problems needed.
• Absorb and perform duties with little direct supervision.
• Attend required training sessions.
• Wear required safety equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, and other safety equipment that might be required for certain jobs or tasks.
• Be willing to learn new tasks and take on individual responsibilities.
• Be willing to be on call.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 1-3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding knowledge is required, with the ability to read schematics in all related areas.