Maintenance Electrician

OVERVIEW:

The primary purpose of the Maintenance Electrician is to ensure the facility and machinery are efficiently maintained to optimize production. As a member of the RS team, this position will support an organizational culture that cares for other's well-being through best practices in health and safety, in addition to the company's values of respect, integrity, quality, teamwork and professional growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform building maintenance and repairs as needed and assigned
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment (motors, VFD drives, servo drives and servo motors)
• Complete scheduled Preventative Maintenance tasks
• Work with Mechanical maintenance to quickly and efficiently solve problems
• Complete all work orders and preventive maintenance as required
• Adhere to all related paperwork and database entries for efficient process flow utilizing the CMMS systems
• Adhere to all safety procedures and PPE requirements including ability to fit test and wear a half mask respirator
• Assist the Engineering Department in the research, trial & development, selection of new processes and equipment to improve the production process
• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations, all company safety rules and applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Effectively communicate with production department daily for equipment condition and repair status
• Other duties as assigned

TRAINING / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Industrial Electrician Trade Certification
• Minimum three years' experience in Industrial Maintenance and/or machine building
• College Diploma preferred, equivalent trade years considered
• Electrical voltages 480/3/AC, 230/3/AC, 110/1/AC, 24DC, 12/DC
• Experience and ability to use electrical trouble shooting tools
• Experience using a Digital/Analog voltmeter, IR gun, MEG Tools
• Experience in troubleshooting automated equipment
• Servo Drives and motors experience
• Basic understanding of mechanical and power transmission systems
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic experience an asset
• HVAC experience an asset
• Siemens PLC experience an asset
• Working at Heights Certificate
• Forklift/ Lift Truck Certificate
• Controls and/or automation experience an asset
• Overhead Crane Certificate an asset

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Industrial manufacturing production environment
• Hot & humid areas within the plant
• Physically demanding tasks, must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Interaction with heavy machinery, moving equipment and limited movement of chemicals within the production area