Electrical Technician

About the role

The Minneapolis Roofing Plant Electrical Technician coordinates and safely executes maintenance electrical functions in the facility so the plant equipment and services perform at maximum levels and minimize unscheduled interruption of the plant operation. This position also trains, coaches, and counsels others on electrical maintenance procedures and best practices. Strong knowledge of programmable logic controllers, electrical systems, and process control systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Lock-Tag-Try (LTT) procedures.
• Fix and report all unsafe work conditions.
• Notify member of Minneapolis Leadership Team in the case of any accident, near miss, or on-the-job injury.
• Oversees shift activities, downtime, and shop with respect to electrical work request, downtime lists and assigned projects.
• Instructs craftsmen in proper electrical installation and repair techniques as appropriate.
• Plans electrical preventive maintenance strategies to minimize equipment downtime.
• Responsible for the maintenance of all electrical shop equipment.
• Inspects electrical work in progress to ensure correct labor utilization and evaluate electrical training requirements.

Qualifications

• Completes training plan based on qualifying test score.
• Supports in-house and contracted electrical installations or repairs in the facility.
• Maintains electrical controls software in support of programming for the facility.
• Installs, repairs, and/or replaces AC/DC motors and drives, motors, starters or relays
• Installs repairs, or replaces electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, support structures, fiber-optic, line assemblies, lighting, and alternative electrical parts.
• Updates and keep electrical drawing current when changes occur.
• Devises, fabricates, installs, tests, and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment and systems involving the movement of physical components in the manufacturing area.
• Assists engineers with developing technical solutions related to the operation and performance of devices and systems.
• Makes timely and appropriate decisions when an emergency or breakdown occurs so that production interruption is minimized.
• Ensures that electrical spare parts information and inventories are maintained at appropriate levels.
• Creates and maintains technical troubleshooting manuals by each machine to facilitate / share best practices with all craftsmen.
• Mentor, coach and manage Maintenance apprentice employees.
• Proactive in the safety process and ensures that good safety habits are reinforced in craftsmen.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of programmable logic controllers, electrical systems, and process control systems.

Benefits

Substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation – plus match), liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $46.93.

Schedule

Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift as directed by Maintenance Leader.

Requirements

• Manufacturing Maintenance experience or completion of an Advanced Manufacturing program from an accredited school.
• Minimum of 4-year experience in a Maintenance team with relevant experience. Preferably as a Electrical or Multi-Trade Technician.
• Manufacturing or process related experience.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to routinely lift to 50 Lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to routinely lift to 80 Lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to work from heights.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Work up to 12 hours in extreme hot/cold manufacturing environment.
• Routinely ascend and descend stairs and ladders.
• Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary for task.
• Use cleaning equipment or tools as necessary for housekeeping duties in accordance with all safety rules.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Owens Corning is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.