Electrical Maintenance Technician Job Description

Electrical Maintenance Technician Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Read blueprints and electrical schematics;
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance;
  • Assist in installation, remodeling, retrofits and rehabilitates equipment and buildings as needed;
  • Communicate with the various Maintenance departments to maintain a productive and satisfying work environment;
  • Inspect equipment and notify management and or Engineering of any hazards or defects;
  • Responds to work orders and ride downtime calls in a timely manner;
  • Install, troubleshoot, and maintain all manners of electrical components;
  • Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems;
  • Performs electrical problem solving and assists with all aspects of electrical troubleshooting;
  • Use computer systems to perform diagnostics on electronic components and PLC system;
  • Uses appropriate tools, such as multi meter, ampere meter, hand and power tools, etc;
  • Bend conduit and replace old wiring;
  • Uses skills and abilities to identify faulty equipment and identify parts and equipment needed to complete repairs;
  • Installs/repairs control and distribution mechanisms, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels, as well as conduit and wire;
  • Repairs critical equipment, performs preventive and predictive maintenance, and completes projects such as electrical hardware upgrades.

Requirements:

  • High standard of integrity and professionalism;
  • Ability to follow electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems;
  • Drug free at all times;
  • PLC proficient;
  • Experience reading technical drawings, electrical & pneumatic schematics;
  • At least six (6) years of relevant electrical experience in a manufacturing environment;
  • Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed;
  • Mechanical aptitude;
  • Employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted on occassion;
  • Working at heights of 10 feet or greater, operating lifting devices, and entering confined spaces;
  • Ability to understand detailed electrical and mechanical schematics;
  • Ability to effectively diagnose machine electrical and mechanical system malfunctions and concisely detail root cause(s) of malfunctions;
  • Must be able to use analog and digital multimeters;
  • Willing to work any shift;
  • Able to express basic electronic principles used in electrical maintenance technician work assignments.