Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician

Elizabeth, NJ

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $33 - 42/hour

Overview

Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems associated with all equipment in a manufacturing environment. Directly responsible for installation, maintenance & repair of all equipment concerned with plant operation, services & buildings, including storage & inventory of spare parts. Use basic hand and specialty tools for repair equipment in accordance with established safety procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures. Must take immediate action to correct and/or report any unsafe conditions and hazards
• Follow all federal, state, local, corporate and plant rules, procedures, and guidelines associated with electrical safety
• Keep work area clean and organized, per standards
• Follow all applicable food service policies and procedures
• Follow all PPE policies, wearing steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets/beard nets, etc. as required. Follow GMP in compliance with all food safety requirements
• Ensure that all quality standards are maintained when performing job duties
• Review electrical malfunctions as they occur in order to determine cause and solution
• Monitor radio and respond to calls as needed
• Determine voltage, resistance, etc. and draw dimensions and methods to be used to wire machinery
• Handle all electrical wiring, repair, modifications and upgrades as needed in the plant
• Monitor plant equipment and facilities in order to discover and prevent potential problems
• Handle emergency repairs as quickly as possible in order to minimize downtime
• Repair and assist with repairing broken machine of facility parts as needed
• Repair and rebuild drive motors as needed
• Familiar with control, low and high voltage circuitry
• Proficient with variable frequency drives and eddy current motors
• Ability to read and understand basic ladder logic and PLC controls
• Remain familiar with all electrical equipment used in plant
• Work with Storeroom Supervisor to make sure material is on hand to make electrical repairs as needed
• Act as Emergency Action Support
• Replace any light fixtures/switching devices
• Maintain energy control devices and circuitry
• Keep accurate records on work completed
• Keep items such as timers and counters working properly
• Ensure that electrical dangers are minimized for employees

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of electrical experience is needed
• Must have proper electrical education training and be able to pass the NOCTI
• Must have basic reading, math and communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Lifting; a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Carrying; a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Pulling; 2 hours
• Pushing; 3 hours
• Reaching above shoulders
• Walking; 8 hours
• Standing; 8 hours
• Kneeling; 4 hours
• Bending; 6 hours
• Squatting; 6 hours
• Climbing;6 hours
• Visual ability
• Hearing ability
• Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, push/pull levers & buttons, and operate various tools