Maintenance Technician IV Electrical - 1st Shift | Cottage Grove, MN

$5K Sign-On Bonus:
Maintenance Technician IV Electrical - 1st Shift

Location: Cottage Grove, MN

Renewal by Andersen Summary

Renewal by Andersen is a pioneer in the window and door industry, and innovation is a huge part of who we are. Renewal by Andersen Signature Service combines the best people, a superior process, and an exclusive product. We build a team of skilled, passionate Difference Makers, caring for personal and professional growth, and celebrating differences. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and driven to realize their full potential.

We also provide opportunities to give back to causes we care about, and as an Energy Star Partner of the Year for many years, we are committed to environmental health and sustainability. If you want to be a Difference Maker, Renewal by Andersen is the place for you.

Description & Requirements

Sign-on bonus of $5,000 for eligible new hires ($2,500 after 30 days and $2,500 after 60 days).

Primary Responsibilities

• State Board of Electricity Journeyman or Master license required and provide multi-skilled maintenance and technical engineering support focused on customer service, quality, cost and productivity in a TPM environment.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor/coach technicians at all levels.
• Maintain responsibilities and performance requirements within all fields of the Maintenance team, including all requirements for Technician levels I, II, & III.
• Provide and support site and corporate goals and strategic objectives with minimal direction.
• Demonstrate and promote a respectful workplace environment.
• Continuous job‑related training and current electrical license is required.
• Operate Power Industrial Trucks (PIT).

Electrical Skills Required

• Understand, troubleshoot and problem solve complex issues in advanced electrical/mechanical systems (PLC, Drives, Servo, HMI, CNC, etc.).
• Proficient with internal networks and MES equipment integration.
• Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment using an oscilloscope and other advanced metering technologies.
• Understand functions, components and operating principles of protective relays, over‑current relays, re‑closing relays, voltage relays, auxiliary relays, solid‑state relays, differential relays, distance relays, pilot wire relays and breaker failure relays.
• Capable of programming PLC, HMI’s, Drives and Servo’s for new applications.
• Program production CNC machining equipment.

Mechanical Skills Required

• Utilize precision measuring equipment to perform root‑cause analysis on equipment. Understand function of tools and job‑specific applications per tool.
• Observe and understand equipment sequence of operation and configuration to isolate failure and perform root‑cause analysis.
• Organize and carry out preventative maintenance programs.
• Understand characteristics and operation of foreign industrial equipment, systems and their components, and the safety hazards associated with them.
• Engineer process flows of equipment and the needs for production.
• Understand components and operation of various types of valves and valve actuators used in hydraulic systems.
• Understand code / license requirement.

Qualification and Skill Requirements

• Minimum of a Class A Journeyman License required.
• Minimum 2‑yr technical degree in a related field or equivalent past work experience.
• Must operate/be trained in the use of Power Industrial Trucks (PIT).
• Advanced PC and electrical control competencies required.
• Advanced problem solving and analytical competencies, able to identify and predict failures and bring solutions to the problem.
• Directs and provides leadership/mentoring/coaching of other technicians and engineers.

Physical Requirements

• Some heavy lifting required to replace motors, pumps, extruder screws, etc., at low frequency. Equipment is provided to move / manipulate heavy components.
• Occasionally squat, crawl, reach above shoulders, kneel and balance.
• Requires repetitive actions such as simple grasping, firm grasping, and fine manipulating (includes right and left hands).
• Outside work required.
• Working with various chemicals.
• Working on ladders and platforms.
• Working in confined space conditions.
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