Sr. Maintenance Technician – Electrical

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical systems, including: PLC-controlled machinery, servo motors and drives, VFDs, sensors, encoders, relays, and control panels.
• AC/DC motors and motor controls.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Install, replace, and program VFDs and electrical components as required.
• Perform electrical testing using meters, megohmmeters, and diagnostic tools.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with NEC, OSHA, and plant safety standards.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize LEMO bag-making machines.
• Respond quickly to electrical faults impacting LEMO equipment uptime.
• Perform electrical PMs specific to high-speed converting equipment.
• Support machine startups, changeovers, and upgrades related to LEMO systems.
• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) programs to minimize downtime.
• Perform root cause analysis on electrical failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Document all work accurately in the CMMS system.
• Perform limited mechanical repairs (bearings, belts, chains, pneumatics) as needed.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Provide technical guidance to junior maintenance technicians and operators.
• Promote safe work practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, with a strong electrical focus.
• Lemoo Machine Expertise (Required): Hands-on experience working on LEMO bag-making machines.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and control systems.
• Experience installing and maintaining VFDs and motor control systems.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Technical certification or trade school training (Electrical, Mechatronics, or related field).
• Experience in plastics manufacturing, converting, or extrusion environments.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, and industrial controls.
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and communicate clearly.
• Prior senior or lead technician experience preferred.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to LOTO and OSHA standards.