Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician

We are looking for a Maintenance Electrician to join our Buffalo, IA location. As a Maintenance Electrician with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials performs maintenance inspections, replace, install, adjust, troubleshoot, rig and lift, and maintain plant mechanical and electrical equipment. This position will operate various hand tools, common electrical and instrument testing equipment, mechanical tools, burning equipment, and mobile equipment.

Why apply?

• Competitive wages.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.

About the Role

Responsibilities:

• Performs all tasks in a safe and professional manner in conformance with plant rules, quality standards and company policies.
• Performs mechanical and electrical repairs to minimize interruption of production.
• Installs, inspects, maintains, and repairs electrical and mechanical equipment to keep the plant in continuous operation.
• Receives work instructions from supervisor.
• Starts and stops mill motors, air compressors, fans, kilns, etc. as required.
• Makes emergency, temporary or permanent mechanical repairs to cement plant machinery such as sprockets, chains, drives, scales, pumps, oil and water lines, etc.
• Inspects all electrical equipment in the assigned area, checking motor bearings, lubrication, commutation, excessive vibration, obvious signs of wear or need for adjustment, etc.
• When faulty operation is observed or pointed out by operating crews, diagnose trouble using testing equipment or own judgment based on general knowledge of electrical principles.
• Advises when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage, or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect.
• Interpret and analyze drawings and wiring diagrams to locate and trace electrical circuits, to determine material and replacement needs, and to select a logical approach to trouble shooting and repair problems.
• Dismantles, cleans, repairs, replaces, installs, maintains, assembles and lubricates electrical equipment taking all safety precautions.
• Adjusts equipment to obtain proper operation characteristics.
• Makes emergency or temporary repairs to equipment breakdowns
• Makes mechanical repairs as required in connection with the servicing of electrical equipment.
• Performs simple rigging as required.
• Operates simple machine tools, such as drill press, portable drill, etc.
• Works with repair crews as directed on emergency breakdowns.
• Perform Production Assistant work when assigned to support the crew.
• Perform other duties assigned.

About You

We Require:

• Must have a 2-year technical degree in Electrical Technology or related field. In lieu of a college education, specialized training in Electrical or Instrumentation in the Armed Forces or a Journey Level Electrician or similar program will be considered.
• Must be able to use any/all equipment necessary to maintain the operation of the plant.
• Must be capable of performing the essential functions required by the job, including being able to see colors.
• Must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift, weekends, and holidays to support 24/7 manufacturing operations.
• Prefer a good understanding of mechanical and electrical systems in an industrial setting.

About Us

Each day brings new challenges, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training ensures you are ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you will face.

We offer:

• A friendly and team-oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.
• Hands-on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement.
• A company dedicated to continuous improvement.

Ready to Apply?

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