Electrical Technician
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
The purpose of the Electrical Technician is assist in the installation and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment. This role also provides maintenance repairs to industrial machinery as needed to keep a continuous manufacturing process supported. Uses man lifts, forklifts, hoists and all electrical testing equipment required. Must work safely and follow all documented and “common sense” safety policies and procedures.
This individual is expected to perform as a professional, highly skilled and exceptionally competent maintenance person. They must be able to analyze causes of breakdowns and carry out corrective measures.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities- Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on- the
-job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem. - Take personal ownership to work safely each and every day and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety
- Basic industrial electrical code. (local compliance issues)
- Capability to read schematics and P&
- Fusing, thermal overload protection, wire sizing, motor theory, etc.
- AC, DC and Servo drive system (basics)
- Be able to safely conduct motor control and power circuit troubleshooting. Understand fuse sizing, take motor amp readings, understand basic DC motor control, etc.
- Ability to fully troubleshoot drives-DC and AC variable frequency, and communicate technically with outside technical support when needed. Ability to fully understand and properly tune the various control loops in the plant including IM/APC systems and weight control equipment. Fully competent in electrical noise avoidance-grounding, shielding, etc. (at least 2 persons, each plant)
- Burner system understanding, troubleshooting and properly tuning (at least 2 persons, each plant)
- Basic Skills, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical gear
- Install and repair complex industrial equipment
- Assist in the development of PM and Predictive maintenance program for all motors and panels
- When appropriate or when plant decides lead efforts for electrical root cause analyzes
- Establish a program to monitor all critical motor in the plant.
- Be lead person for electrical downtime and trouble shooting
Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, motors, and position sensing devices.
Complies with good housekeeping practices on the job and insures work areas are clean and picked up after each job completion Helps with electrical training of other maintenance personnel- Help coordinate electrical training program and efforts for the plant.
- Be a lead person for all electrical projects and installation that are maintenance responsibility.
- Be maintenance contact person on automation projects.
- Comply with all plant rules
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area
- All other duties as assigned or needed
- Regular Attendance on site and ability to rotate to varying shifts
The employee should hold the following abilities:
- Basic Computer Skills
- Electrical
- PLC
- Basic Blueprint & Schematic reading
- Basic Welding
- Able to think under pressure and make quick decisions
- Ability to work well in a team or alone
- Able to communicate in English
The employee must be able to:
- Must be able to operate a computer or other keyboard instrument
The employee should have the following:
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- High school or GED
- PLC Training
Preferably seven- (7) year’s experience in related maintenance trade or occupation that involved electrical and electronic…
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