Electrical Technician

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Our Maintenance electricians install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical systems, apparatus, and electrical and mechanical components of industrial machinery and equipment. Provide technical support for the Maintenance Manager, the plant, and all maintenance personnel. Works daily to ensure assigned areas of responsibility are working with risk lowered to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA), specifically in an effort to achieve ZERO HARM so no injuries, illness or negative impact occurs to employees, property, the environment, or the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Other duties may be assigned.

Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot complex electrical systems utilizing tools such as an ohm meter, volt meter, oscilloscope, and computer software.

• Ability to read a set of electrical prints and install wiring machinery to the manufacturer's specifications
• Solder electrical and electronic components
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of safe and proper use of the more advanced electrical diagnostic equipment (i.e. AC AC-powered oscilloscopes, recording voltmeters/ammeters)
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair control systems that utilize programmable controllers and similar devices
• Responsible for training others
• Leads overhaul and PMs
• On call for after-hours service calls if necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

The education and experience requirements listed here indicate the minimum basic educational knowledge and minimum previous work-related experience required by the job duties of the position.

Education:

Broad Technical training (high school plus 1 to 2 years of apprenticeship/applied trades training). Training requires a basic knowledge of shop mathematics, as well as the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, PLC programs, DC drive motors, AC drive motors, and various types of precision measuring instruments.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of electrical technician experience is required.

An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

INITIATIVE AND INGENUITY

Requires the use of judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to the sequence of setups, operations and processes within the limitations of recognized or standard methods and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Continuously (70-100%):

Use hands to feel, touch, grasp or grip tools, objects, or handles

Perform repetitive movements

Talk or hear (normal or corrected)

Frequently (30-70%):

Sit

Rotate body from a sitting position

Climb and balance

Occasionally (Up to 30%):

Lift, carry, push, or pull more than 60 pounds with mechanical assistance as needed

Stretch

Stand

Walk and move around

Rotate body from a standing position

Vision requirements of this job include:

Constant observation

Near acuity

Far acuity

Depth perception

Peripheral vision

Dim or bright lights

Frequent change of focus

The use of mechanical controls includes:

Buttons

Knobs

Levers

Cranks

Pedals

EQUIPMENT USED

Continuously (70-100%):

Machinery such as production equipment, bander, buttwelder, and air cutter with responsibility for repair, adjustments, and set ups

Frequently (30-70%):

Vehicles/heavy equipment such as forklift and crane

Measuring devices such as micrometer

Occasionally (Up to 30%):

Hand tools

Computer

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is responsible for minimizing accidents within the facility and for following established safety policies and procedures during performance of this job.

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions

Continuously (70-100%):

Moving or dangerous machinery, may operate multiple machines/lines at once

Loud noise

Frequently (30-70%):

Heat (non-weather)

Cold (non-weather)

Occasionally (Up to 30%):

Wet or humid conditions

Slippery floors, ramps, etc.

Vibration

Outside weather

Dust

Electrical shock hazard

Oil, grease, solvents

REQUIRED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/DEVICES

Continuously (70-100%):

Earplugs

Safety goggles/glasses

Safety shoes

Face shield

Kevlar sleeves

Gloves

Occasionally (Up to 30%):

Masks

Hard hat