Maintenance Electrician

OVERVIEW:

The primary purpose of the Maintenance Electrician is to ensure the facility and machinery are efficiently maintained to optimize production. As a member of the RS team, this position will support an organizational culture that cares for other's well-being through best practices in health and safety, in addition to the company's values of respect, integrity, quality, teamwork and professional growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Perform building maintenance and repairs as needed and assigned

* Troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment (motors, VFD drives, servo drives and servo motors)

* Complete scheduled Preventative Maintenance tasks

* Work with Mechanical maintenance to quickly and efficiently solve problems

* Complete all work orders and preventive maintenance as required

* Adhere to all related paperwork and database entries for efficient process flow utilizing the CMMS systems

* Adhere to all safety procedures and PPE requirements including ability to fit test and wear a half mask respirator

* Assist the Engineering Department in the research, trial & development, selection of new processes and equipment to improve the production process

* Participate in continuous improvement activities

* Maintain a clean and safe work environment

* Ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations, all company safety rules and applicable laws, rules and regulations

* Effectively communicate with production department daily for equipment condition and repair status

* Other duties as assigned

TRAINING /

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Industrial Electrician Trade Certification

* Minimum three years' experience in Industrial Maintenance and/or machine building

* College Diploma preferred, equivalent trade years considered

* Electrical voltages 480/3/AC, 230/3/AC, 110/1/AC, 24DC, 12/DC

* Experience and ability to use electrical trouble shooting tools

* Experience using a Digital/Analog voltmeter, IR gun, MEG Tools

* Experience in troubleshooting automated equipment

* Servo Drives and motors experience

* Basic understanding of mechanical and power transmission systems

* Hydraulic and Pneumatic experience an asset

* HVAC experience an asset

* Siemens PLC experience an asset

* Working at Heights Certificate

* Forklift/ Lift Truck Certificate

* Controls and/or automation experience an asset

* Overhead Crane Certificate an asset

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Industrial manufacturing production environment

* Hot & humid areas within the plant

* Physically demanding tasks, must be able to lift 50 pounds

* Interaction with heavy machinery, moving equipment and limited movement of chemicals within the production area