ELECTRIC TECHNICIAN A

Electric Technician A

This position will be under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, ensuring the correct operation, repairs, and preventative maintenance schedules of the office, manufacturing, and distribution facilities. This position is for a highly skilled and experienced technician that will perform tasks to install, maintain and/or repair plant production machinery such as plastic resin handling systems, co-extrusion cast film lines, pallet wrapping, thermoforming machines, and paper bag converting equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Industrial maintenance degree or similar from a state certified technical school or community college is required. Completion of a 4-year electrical apprenticeship can be substituted
• Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical components relays, timers, contactors, proximity switches, etc.
• Must be able to read multimeters and amp meters.
• A background in industrial electronics and troubleshooting is required
• Experience with PLC controls and variable speed drives is preferred
• Basic computer knowledge
• Must have good communication skills
• Must be able and willing to work overtime, weekends and evenings as needed.
• Also, must be able to work on-call as needed
• Must be able to read electrical schematics
• The ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings is a plus
• Can work with limited supervision (i.e. night shift)
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions

Job Responsibilities

• All skills, knowledge and job duties of Electrical Technician B.
• Troubleshoot and repair A/C, D/C motors, drives and inverters.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair fire panels and alarm systems.
• Correctly identify and work on any electrical cabinet in the plant.
• Identify and safely work on any switchgear in the plant.
• Replace non-programmable devices such as relays, contactors, timers, PLC i/o cards.
• Use soldering for repairs as needed
• Check and change motor rotation if needed.
• Replace plant lighting and ballasts.
• Check and replace fuses.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits.
• Assists maintenance technician in the lubrication and repair of mechanical equipment
• Maintain all equipment in good running order
• Ensure that job site is clean and free of hazards
• Maintains good housekeeping and safety practices when running equipment
• Interacts and communicates with production supervisor during shift and assist on production line when needed
• Maintains professional certifications and keeps updated on all procedures and policy changes; keeps training up to date
• Operates all maintenance equipment safely, follows LOTO procedures at all times.

Work Environment Conditions Subjected To In This Position

• Manufacturing Environment
• Ability to work in varying temperatures (cold and hot)
• Loud noise

Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.