Technician II (Electrical Maintenance Technician)

Electrician

The purpose of the electrician is to install and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment. Uses man lifts, forklifts, hoists, and all electrical testing equipment required. Must work safely and follow all documented and "common sense" safety policies and procedures. This individual is expected to perform as a professional, highly skilled, and exceptionally competent maintenance person. They must be able to analyze the causes of breakdowns and carry out corrective measures.

Principal duties and responsibilities include:

• Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on-the-job injury when it occurs, no matter how insignificant it may seem.
• Take personal ownership to work each day safely and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety.
• Basic industrial electrical code. (Local compliance issues)
• Capability to read schematics and P&ID drawings
• Fusing, thermal overload protection, wire sizing, motor theory, etc.
• AC, DC, and Servo drive system (basics)
• Be able to safely conduct motor control and power circuit troubleshooting.
• Understand fuse sizing, take motor amp readings, understand basic DC motor control, etc.
• Ability to fully troubleshoot drives-DC and AC variable frequency and communicate technically with outside technical support when needed.
• Ability to fully understand and properly tune the various control loops in the plant, including IM/APC systems and weight control equipment.
• Fully competent in electrical noise avoidance-grounding, shielding, etc. (at least 2 persons, each plant)
• Burner system understanding, troubleshooting, and properly tuning (at least 2 persons, each plant)
• Basic Skills, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical gear
• Maintains all Plant electrical and electronic systems.
• Develop and conduct a PM and Predictive maintenance program for all motors and panels
• Completes and maintains plant required records and reports.
• Be the gatekeeper for all electrical drawings and updates
• Maintain all programs and ensure we have the most current version available for all PLC's, Panel View, and Drives.
• Maintain the line motor data spreadsheet with current motor information.
• Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replace damaged or broken components.
• When appropriate or when the plant decides to lead efforts for electrical root cause analysis establish a program to monitor all critical motors in the plant.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunctions with other maintenance workers.
• Be the lead person for electrical downtime and troubleshooting.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of the machine, such as relays, switches, motors, and position sensing devices.
• Complies with good housekeeping practices on the job and ensures work areas are clean and picked up after each job completion.
• Helps with the electrical training of other maintenance personnel.
• Help lead and coordinate the electrical training program and efforts for the plant.
• Complies with safety requirements and notifies management of noted exceptions.
• Follows all environmental compliance polices & programs.
• Works as instructed with outside contractors.
• Be the lead person for all electrical projects and installations that are maintenance responsibility.
• Be the maintenance contact person on automation projects.
• Willing to attend annual training for new or improved electrical & PLC systems.
• Comply with all plant rules
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area
• All other duties as assigned or needed
• Regular attendance on site and ability to rotate to varying shifts

Skills and abilities the employee should hold include:

• Basic computer skills
• Electrical PLC
• Hydraulics
• Basic blueprint & schematic reading
• Basic welding
• Able to think under pressure and make quick decisions
• Ability to work well in a team or alone
• Able to communicate in English
• Good attention to detail

Computer and software competencies the employee must be able to:

• Operate a computer or other keyboard instrument

Education and/or experience the employee should have:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• High school or GED PLC training

Compensation/pay rate (up to): $23.00 - $30.00