Electrical/Mechanical Technician

Express Employment is looking for a Electrical/Mechanical Technician. Hours: Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (work hours varies) Pay: $35 - $40/Hour DOE Location: Oroville, CA Benefits: At Express, we care about our Associates that’s why we offer 401K along with Health Care Insurance. (Associates must meet requirements as stated in the handbook) Job Description Must be able to troubleshoot and maintain automated equipment lines plantwide. May repair broken parts, using brazing, soldering, welding equipment, and hand tools. May set up and operate metalworking tools, such as a lathe, drill press, or grinder, to make or repair parts. Installs and maintains diverse electrical systems. Performs mechanical and electrical checks on motors, belts, and conveying systems. Maintains and repairs electrical systems. Reads wiring schematics and diagrams for all equipment. Performs diagnostics and determines root causes pertaining to malfunctions on electrical systems. Replaces faulty or expired parts. Inspects designated buildings/electrical control systems to determine the need for maintenance and repair. Detects malfunctions and creates and implements plans to resolve them. Handles troubleshooting and repairing systems across a broad spectrum of facilities. Completes work orders for both electrical maintenance and manufacturing maintenance. Performs other duties as required. Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions. Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to the problem area, using hand tools and power tools. Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems. Removes and replaces worn or defective parts of the drive mechanism or hydraulic system, using hand tools and power tools and following blueprints, diagrams, and service manuals. Realigns and adjusts components such as spindles and clutches, using hand tools and following diagrams. Locates damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machines, and measures, cuts, threads, and installs new pipe. Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair. Comply with all Facility, State, and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations. Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety Procedures. Comply with Safety Policies, Procedures, and Programs. Follow all relevant Procedures and Work Instructions to ensure all job duties are understood. Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to ensure the appropriate action is taken. Conduct verification of monitoring activities to assure finished product complies with food safety and quality specifications, as necessary. Participates in the yearly review of the food safety system. Assist in the maintenance of Food Safety and Quality system. Requirements State of California Electrician Certification. Proficient at fabrication and welding. At least6yearsof current industrial and mechanical maintenance experience. Understands basic heating and cooling cycle to include: identifying components in heating and coolingsystems and understanding how each component works. Must have organizational skills. Must have basic reading, writing, and math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages. Knowledge of machinery operations. Skill to use a personal computer and various software packages. Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision at times. Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems. Establishes and maintains permanent files. The ability to organize, prioritize, and own multiple tasks while meeting and/or exceeding deadlines. The ability to learn and apply new technology, with the willingness to share knowledge with others. Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral/written instructions. Ability to communicate with others effectively. Possess very in-depth knowledge and understanding of all components and theories of operation. Understands basic electron theory, how electricity travels, AC and DC currents, single-phase and three-phase circuits, and series and parallel circuits. Ability to read basic wiring diagrams. Understanding of Ohms Law. Ability to use multi-meters to read voltage, current, and resistance values. Must be able to troubleshoot basic electrical circuits. #J-18808-Ljbffr