Electrical Technician

Insteel
Saint Joseph, Missouri
Full Time

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Spark your career with exciting electrical projects by joining our Maintenance team.

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, 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.

Skill Set A

Meets all Safety Training Requirements
Knows and wears all personal protective equipment (PPE) properly
Knows location of all emergency stops
Housekeeping
Basic repair of auxiliary components
Operates hand and power tools
Reads micrometer, calipers and depth gauges
Understands basic functions of plant equipment
Assists in repairing plant equipment
Minor forklift repairs
Change straps, heads, etc. on welder
Butt welder adjustments and repair
Stripper adjustments and repair
Lighting/Ballast
Obtains forklift license
Operates man lift
In-depth knowledge of electrical safety and general safety requirements
Demonstrates a working knowledge of safe and proper use of basic electrical diagnostic equipment (volt/ohm meters, meggers, etc.)

Skill Set B

Basic multimeter functions (i.e. fuses, conductivity)
Familiarity of plant equipment
Basic repair of auxiliary components
Knowledge of polarity on all welders
Troubleshoot polarity training
Basic electrical repair on all plant equipment
Basic troubleshooting skills (i.e. hydraulics, electrical, mechanical)
Basic mechanical repair on all plant equipment
Basic knowledge of welder and draw machine operating capability

Skill Set C

Ability to remove and install all motors, reconnect to load and test run
Reads blueprints, schematics, electrical diagrams and symbols
Must be able to diagnose and correct complex problems in the AC motor drives, DC motor drives and induction furnace drives
Must be proficient in all aspects of machine troubleshooting, electrical and mechanical
Ability to troubleshoot electrical power distribution systems and make replacements as needed
Ability to operate all draw machines and welders for the purpose of troubleshooting functions

Skill Set D

Advanced electrical circuits (i.e. relays, contactors, motors, starters, DC drives)
24V, 110V, 220V, 277V, 480V
Welders
Shear
Coiler
Demag cranes
Draw machines
PLCs (Siemens, Mitsubishi)
Setup, calibrate AC motor drives and DC motor drives
Install welder transformer according to print
Adjust, calibrate, potentiometer on Moog Servo motor
Ability to draw electrical schematics
Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot complex electrical systems utilizing tools such as ohm meter, volt meter, oscilloscope and computer software
Ability to read a set of electrical prints and install wire machinery to manufacturers 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 powered oscilloscopes, recording volt/ammeters)
Ability to troubleshoot and repair control systems that utilize programmable controllers and similar devices
Responsible for training others
Leads overhaul
On call for afterhours service calls

Skill Set E

Must be competent in planning and completing preventative maintenance
Must be proactive in plant improvements
Must demonstrate the ability to assist in planning and directing installation of equipment
Must demonstrate the ability to lead a small crew on a project
Must be able to make program modifications within PLCs and provide necessary documentation for such modifications
Must be able to program digital motor controllers
Must be able to understand financial processes and perform cost analysis of installations or modifications to equipment
Must be able to install new control equipment such as drivers, controllers and motors
Must provide proof of successful completion of formal training by an acknowledged AC or DC drives school (i.e. Reliance, EEI, Siemens)

Skill Set F

Must provide documentation showing completion of formal training in the electrical field
Minimum of five (5) year's work-related experience is required
Must provide documentation of professional or technical (associate degree in electrical or electronics); an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable
Must have exhibited competency in training and developing personnel
Must have trained personnel in Skill Sets A - E

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 in the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, PLC programs, DC drive motors, AC drive motors and various types of precision measuring instruments is required.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years 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