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
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Provide technical guidance to junior maintenance technicians and operators
• Promote safe work practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance

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 (required)
• 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

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and climb ladders/platforms regularly
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Work in a manufacturing environment with noise, temperature variation, and moving equipment
• Participation in an on-call rotation as required