Electrical Technician

The Opportunity

Precious Plate is hiring an Electrical Technician to join our team. As an Electrical Technician, you will maintain electrical equipment to support manufacturing. This is a full-time position, working 7pm – 7am (Nights) on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, reporting to the Facilities Manager and Electrical Supervisor. Salary range is $80k-$96k per year plus opportunity for overtime. Join us and receive a $5000 sign on bonus!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment up to 480V
• Repair recorders, timers, transducers, controls, fuses, heaters, rectifiers, lamps, motors, motor controls, electrical panels, switches, power supplies, pumps, circuit boards, and soldering equipment
• Utilize programmable logic controllers to monitor production machinery; troubleshooting, repairing, and installation
• Installation and layout of electrical wire ways and cabinets throughout the facilities
• Operate various power tools, man lifts, fork trucks, etc.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration programs according to ISO and TS standards
• Work with AC/DC motors and various drives such as, Powerflex and KB
• Run simple conduits with EMT and PVC tubing
• Support company goals while following all safety rules and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Two (2) year degree in electrical technology or equivalent experience preferred
• Familiarity with blueprints, schematics, and ladder diagrams
• Experience with electrical panel building and diagnosis of electrical circuits
• Familiarity with maintenance, plumbing, and carpentry preferred
• Ability to read, write, and understand verbal and written instructions
• Basic math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to work independently and perform cooperatively with others
• Manual dexterity needed to perform some job functions
• Ability to hear, see, occasionally bend, stoop and kneel, stand up to 12 hours per day, and push, pull or lift up to 50lbs as needed.

Working Conditions

• Occasionally works around chemical solutions
• Environment may be high temperatures depending on ambient outside temperature
• Safety glasses, steel or composite toe boots, and hearing protection required
• Other PPE may be required depending on responsibilities
• Could be exposed to background noise, odors, or dust