Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY:  This position will be in a manufacturing type environment in Mentor, OH.  The qualified candidate will be responsible for repairing and maintaining the mechanical systems and programmable controls on the Production Equipment. Perform a variety of Production Equipment Maintenance. Backup other maintenance personnel on projects as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following:.

· Perform maintenance and repairs involving some of the following: Electrical, metal work, machining, and welding.

· Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical/electrical system problems such as electrical circuits, controls, motor starters, switches, photo-eyes, and PLCs, using root cause analysis principles and taking corrective action to repair.

· Debug, and repair production equipment control systems, AC/DC drives, load cells, power distribution and other machine control components, as quickly and safely as possible to ensure minimal production down time.

· Responsible for equipment installations, retrofits and upgrades.

· Set up and operate a range of machine tools and equipment to make repairs. Responsibility for maintaining department tools and equipment.

· Identify and troubleshoot sources of mechanical failure. Make recommendations and report problems to Supervisor for future improvements.

· Maintain neat and orderly inventory of equipment spare parts, i.e. busses, controls, switches etc.

· Follow preventive maintenance schedule for equipment. Keep neat and accurate repair records, and other department information.

· Follow standard operating procedures for preventative and predictive production equipment maintenance.

· Position may back up building and grounds maintenance personnel.

· Maintain clean, neat and orderly work areas.

· Travel possibly from plant to plant bi-annually.

· Comply with Company policies and procedures, including safety and quality.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

· Completion of an Electrical Technician certification program, and/or hands on experience for a minimum of one year.

· Two years Equipment Maintenance related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· PLC experience required

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

· Must be able to operate company vehicle

· Should have basic welding skills.

· Must have strong electro-mechanical.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

· Ability to read electrical drawings/schematics.

· Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

· Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

· Ability to use basic measuring tools.

· Must have basic MS Office skills