Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time start-up and optimal performance of machinery.
• Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plan for and take corrective action.
• Make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Wiring new equipment, reading electrical schematics, developing schematics for new & existing equipment.
• Fabricate parts for new & existing equipment, assemble automated systems from individual parts and subassemblies.
• Test equipment to check operation.
• Clear jams and set aside product for inspection and/or rework.
• Test equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended down time.
• Examine, test and measure product from assigned equipment for quality specifications, using gauges and instruments, and record data on appropriate forms.
• Check product for visual defects.
• Make preventative maintenance checks and inspection of assigned equipment ensuring safety and optimum performance.
• Report findings to supervisor/engineering and take appropriate action.
• Analyze and record causes of production delays.
• Train equipment operators on correct use of equipment by reviewing requirements, SOP’s and adjustment techniques.
• Notify production and engineering of recurring problems, equipment malfunctions and supplies needed.
• Take related corrective actions.
• Order replacement parts ensuring no loss in production time due to equipment maintenance and repair.
• Interface with Engineering on special projects.
• Follow all safety procedures and use necessary personal protective equipment.
• Ensure that all work meets regulatory requirements (OSHA).
• Observe “Lockout/Tagout” procedures while working on equipment.
• Report to work on time each day as scheduled, ready and prepared to fulfill all assigned job duties.
• Make recommendations for improving new and existing equipment &/or process.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of collegiate-level technical or vocational training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four (4) years of previous equipment maintenance and repair experience, with one (1) year of work in an environment with a successful preventative maintenance program and a thorough understanding of manufacturing operation requirements.
• Proven skills in electrical (panel wiring & layout, AC / DC controls & drives, pneumatics, hydraulic, mechanical, PLC, robotics, HVAC and machine set-up). Shop equipment (lathe, CNC, milling, welding) ability.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools.
• Able to fabricate components and assemblies from drawings and concepts.
• High level of mental and visual acuity.
• Requires reaching, stretching, standing, lifting, bending and squatting. May need to lift over 100 lbs.
• Safety oriented self – motivated team player
• Able to work in Microsoft Office and some familiarity of ISO preferred.