Maintenance Electrical Technician

Repairs and maintains, according to prescribed specifications, production machinery and equipment using hand tools, power tools, and various testing equipment and fabricates and repairs other related items.PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESThis list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem from time to time.Tasks include but not limited to:- Performs major electrical repairs and wiring.- Examines mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic equipment (often while operating) using various test instruments or blueprints as necessary and diagnoses problem.- Determines best method of repair/replacement and secures tools required to perform work, transporting tools to machine or carrying defective part (s) to maintenance shop.- Dismantles equipment as needed using hoists, lifts, tools, etc. to gain access to problem area.- Removes, lubricates, and cleans defective parts as necessary.- Examines or measures parts to determine extent of damage and decides whether repair or replacement is necessary.- Repairs parts using hand tools and power tools or secures replacement part from maintenance storeroom.- Obtains assistance from Machinist if needed.- Reassembles parts and equipment and makes adjustments as required.- Observes equipment/parts when back in operation to assure problem has been effectively resolved and machinery is functioning properly.- Cleans work area around machinery or in machine shop and returns useable items to storeroom and tools to designated storage area.- Fabricates racks, buggies, tables, etc. and other projects from sketches, drawings, and blueprints using metal, plastic, and/or wood.- Utilizes machine shop equipment including drill press, band saws, grinder, and welder.- Performs some design work on special projects and initiates purchase requisitions for parts and other supplies as needed.- Completes preventative maintenance assignments as required and reports malfunctioning production machinery to Maintenance Coordinator.- Works on company vehicles as assigned and performs repair work in plant offices as needed.- Installs new equipment and machinery as designed by Plant Manager and Maintenance Staff.- Performs other related work as required.SKILL, ABILITY AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTIC REQUIREMENTS- Availability to be on call when scheduled.- Ability to read and comprehend work orders.- Ability to analyze and solve problems.- Good communication and interpersonal skills.- Excellent organizational skills.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS- Associates Degree Preferred- Previous maintenance technician experience.- Experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic equipment.