2nd shift Electrical Tech

Electrical Technician

The Electrical Technician performs a variety of tests and checks on electrical systems, components, and equipment to ensure proper operation. Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all aspects of automated equipment. Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with robotic systems, including mechanical, electrical and software faults. This role operates under direct supervision and follows standardized manuals and procedures. Please note that this is a hands-on, non-union position.

Pay Rate: $ 30.28-$45.42

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics. Determine cause of operational problems or failures.
• Communicate effectively with production department employees to understand their issues related to the manufacturing equipment.
• Lead and mentor less experienced technicians and maintenance personnel.
• Building new electrical panels. (Includes drilling, tapping, mounting components and wiring.)
• Disassemble and reassemble robots or peripheral equipment to make repairs such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, and servomotors.
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and wire harnesses.
• Soldier multi-conductor cable ends.
• Remove and replace components on circuit boards.
• Update equipment and controller (drives, controllers, PLC's)
• Respond to repair requests to ensure daily equipment operation.
• Build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify simple equipment and systems, including developmental and production electronic components, parts, and equipment.
• Assemble components of experimental circuitry or complete prototype models based on engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronic systems.
• Assist with wiring, installation, and retrofitting of control panels for assembly machines, spinning machines, presses, feeders, welders, and CNC machines.
• Assist with the installation and maintenance of new equipment.
• Test malfunctioning machinery using diagnostic equipment and report results.
• Replace faulty machine electrical components such as relays, switches, motors, and position-sensing devices using hand tools.
• Assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting electrical controls, including motor drives, relay logic, and conduct installation.
• Assist the tool crib attendant with inventory and maintenance of spare electrical equipment.
• Use computers to troubleshoot PLC programs and verify machine operations.
• Wire control panels, light screens, lights, and wiring as needed.
• Work is performed in an industrial setting with potential electrical hazards.
• Gathers parts and performs repairs
• Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical drive systems, conveyors, presses, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems and other equipment as assigned.
• Manage and track components that need to be sent out for repair.
• Maintain detailed records of robot maintenance, repairs, and programming updates.
• Adjust and upgrades to robotic systems to improve performance and efficiency.
• Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.
• Program robotic equipment.

Education:

• Associate's degree in electrical or electric maintenance required.
• High school equivalency with 15 years of practical experience may be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum of ten years of relevant practical experience.

Essential Skills:

• Operation of standard electronic testing equipment (e.g., bench power supply, oscilloscope, voltmeter).
• Basic math skills.
• Operation of mechanical testing equipment (e.g., calipers, dial indicators, micrometers).
• Systematic problem-solving skills.
• PC-based applications knowledge.
• Theoretical knowledge of electronic sensors.
• Knowledge of machine control systems, including PLC hardware and programming.
• Proficiency in PLC hardware and ladder logic programming.
• Knowledge of schematics.
• Read and interpret schematics.
• Advanced understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanics