Electrician

About the role

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. C&D Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in solutions and services for the switchgear and control (Utility), telecommunications, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) applications. C&D Technologies, Inc. is a technology company that produces and markets systems for the power conversion and storage of electrical power, including industrial batteries and electronics. This specialized focus has established the company as a leading and valued supplier of products in reserve power systems and electronic power supplies. C&D Technologies is headquartered in Blue Bell, PA.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Maintenance Supervisor/Maintenance Manager.
• Provide written and verbal reports of maintenance issues when requested (e.g., end‑of‑shift report).
• Prepare P.O. worksheets as needed to maintain spare parts inventories.
• Provide the Buyer with detailed information as required.

Qualifications

• Education or equivalent: 2 years formal training plus 2 years practical experience OR 4 years practical experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Proven attention to detail; detail‑oriented and punctual with deadlines.
• Ability to perform high‑quality work in short time frames.
• Ability to climb ladders up to 20 feet and work on top of equipment safely when needed.
• Lifting requirements: 30‑50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to work in awkward positions including lying on back and working overhead, pulling wire overhead.
• Ability to safely operate cranes, hoists, forklift and man‑lift.
• Ability to work in variable temperatures inside and outside from sub‑zero to 130 °F.

Skills

• Electrical Systems, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Robots, Hydraulic and Mechanical Presses.
• Read electrical schematics, troubleshoot, diagnose equipment failures and root causes, and repair all plant equipment using hardware and software.
• Skilled in use of personal computers/laptops and related software (primarily Allen Bradley PLC software and Windows OS, specifically Microsoft Excel and Word).
• Familiar with all phases of electrical work (diagnostic and preventive).
• Familiar with solid‑state, AC and DC circuitry, high and low voltage maintenance.
• Programmable logic controllers (PLC) programming, documentation, and using PLC as a tool for troubleshooting automated equipment.
• Repair motors, starters and controls.
• Work from diagrams, specifications and schematics.
• Use wide variety of electrical testing equipment and tools.
• Work under minimal supervision by Maintenance Supervisor/Maintenance Manager.
• May instruct or direct maintenance personnel of lower classifications.
• Diagnose and correct equipment breakdowns to minimize interruptions to manufacturing and production.
• Make periodic inspections and perform preventive maintenance on equipment and machines.
• Repair and/or modify all types of machines, jigs, fixtures, gages and guards; air, gas and hydraulic fittings, lines