Electrical Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

Responsible for installing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems and wiring for manufacturing equipment, as well as provide preventative maintenance associated with electrical issues.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Associate degree or technical apprenticeship preferred
• Advance education in fields related to the job (electrical, electronic, pneumatic systems and hydraulic controls)
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred
• Familiarity with PLC programming
• Knowledge of NEC requirements

• Observe installed systems to detect hazards and determine the need for adjustments or modifications.
• Knowledge of, experience with and willingness to work on electrical mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, robots, conveyors, augers, gearboxes, boilers and dryers.
• Have knowledge of and use the required personal protective equipment to protect against arc flash and shock.
• Determine the existence of electrical hazards and problems. Safely isolate, ground and prepare circuits and electrical apparatus to enable repairs.
• Perform effective equipment Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).
• Read/interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and manuals to install, calibrate and maintain electrical apparatus. Work from complex engineering and manufacturers drawings or manuals to complete projects and assigned work.
• Ability to use both Mechanical/Electrical hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to use and/or willingness to perform work using ladders and mobile equipment such as fork trucks, manlifts, scissor lifts and cranes.
• Ability to use and/or willingness to be trained to do rigging using chains, shackles, lifting eyes, slings, come-a-longs, chain falls and cranes as necessary to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches and other specialized tools to help troubleshoot, diagnose and determine root causes of equipment failures.
• Ability to use electrical/electronic testing equipment such as multimeters, ammeters, megohm meters, high potential testers, oscilloscopes, digital probes to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair/maintain motor control centers, motor start circuits, control loops, generators, high voltage switch gear, protective relaying, and related equipment, transformers, transfer switches and switch gears.
• Install and maintain control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, circuit breakers, and control panels.
• Troubleshoot and/or modify PLC control logic as necessary. Install and calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level controls.
• Install and maintain drive systems such as variable frequency drives, eddy current, DC drives. Install and maintain programmable logic control systems (PLC).
• Run conduit, pull wires/cables and wire termination.
• Run computer cables, connect computer jacks and plugs and test for adequate operation.
• Remain in compliance with the current National Electrical Code.
• Effectively communicate problems and solutions to resolve electrical problems.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining scheduled maintenance programs for plant equipment. Maintain records, update drawings, and develop safety procedures.
• Observe safe work practices and ensure work does not endanger others.
• Complete work orders and record material utilized on job.
• Use computerized maintenance system to retrieve and enter information.
• Assist with preventative maintenance as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Electrical and Mechanical mindset
• 5 years’ experience in similar maintenance roles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise reports that are understandable by the target audience
• Ability to prioritize tasks and escape them when appropriate
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment
• Time management skills
• Strong computer skills that include proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) and PLC’s

• Ability to read, write, and speak English; bilingual in Spanish preferred

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
• Required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• May require occasional overtime to perform the essential duties of the position.

• This position works in a manufacturing setting.
• Must be able to adapt to the noise level of a manufacturing setting, which is usually moderate to heavy.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as a computer, phone, printer/scanner, and filing cabinets.
• The temperature will vary from hot to cold, depending on the weather.