Electrical Mechanic C

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 test and verify repairs on automated machinery.
• Design and draw electrical schematics and purchase necessary parts for building and installing 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 proper 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

• 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.
• Computer Skills: Experience with computers and basic keyboarding skills.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages. Ability to work with the metric system.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in changing situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to make accurate and timely decisions in a stressful environment.
• Physical Demands: The employee regularly works near moving mechanical and hydraulic equipment. The employee normally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.