Technician III

About the Role

Assemble, install, inspect, maintain, repair, modify, troubleshoot, and test electrical and electronic systems and equipment, including:

• Motors, generators, motor control centers, switch gear, lighting circuits
• A.C. and D.C. variable speed drives
• Solid state boards, electronic process control devices, and electronic scales

Use programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to isolate faulty equipment and necessary test instruments such as voltmeters, ampere meters, and other electrical analyzing equipment. Perform operational and functional tests to diagnose malfunctions, fabricate or rework parts, and install necessary components. Verify proper operation post-repair and inform plant operators or supervisors upon completion.

Prepare and maintain loss reports, charts, and related documentation. Keep work areas, tools, and equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition. Adjust and calibrate equipment to specifications, determine required parts and materials, and obtain them from warehouse supply. Use CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to plan and record inspections, tests, calibrations, and repairs. Provide your own hand tools typically required for the profession.

Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working conditions and practices within the department.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings and employee training to achieve a zero lost-time injury record.
• Perform work duties in accordance with Quality System Manual procedures.
• Be available to work any shift, including call-outs during off-hours and overtime (with or without notice) due to equipment failure.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• 5 years of experience in industrial electrical/electronic maintenance.
• Formal training or practical experience in repair and maintenance of electronic devices.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic maintenance requirements and procedures for crushing, grinding, conveying, and related machinery.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, occupational hazards, and necessary safety precautions.
• Proficiency with personal computers, data entry, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal form.
• Ability to work effectively with supervisors and other personnel.
• Ability to read, understand, and use blueprints, wiring diagrams, sketches, schematics, manufacturer’s instructions, and verbal instructions.
• Ability to access all areas of the plant and perform repairs and maintenance to ensure peak equipment performance.
• Good command of both oral and written local language; additional language skills are beneficial.

Pay

$37.00 - $41.00 hourly