Maintenance Industrial Electrician

Summary

In this role you will be responsible for installing and programming electrical equipment. You will draw schematics to indicate where the wiring and components are installed, then measure, cut, and install wiring and conduit systems according to specifications. We use automation for some of our industrial processes, so you should feel comfortable interpreting PLC ladder logic programs. Other tasks in this role include performing preventative maintenance inspections and PFC tests. We prefer applicants that have an electrician journeyman license and several years of professional electrician experience.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to diagnose, repair, rebuild, replace mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on all plant equipment and facilities.

Use maintenance knowledge to increase productivity, decrease downtime and waste.

Measure, cut, and install wiring and conduit systems.

Install and program electrical equipment.

Follow electrical blueprints and schematics.

Troubleshoot or replace electrical components as needed.

Perform preventative maintenance inspections.

Interpret PLC ladder logic programs.

Follow local, state, and national electric codes.

Maximize the utilization of equipment by maintaining the machinery to run at available capacity and speed.

Maintain a clean and safe workplace.

Work with a sense of urgency to respond to machine downtime events.

Will be required to complete in-house training programs to develop equipment specific maintenance skills. The position may also require attendance at external training that may require occasional overnight travel.

Must be able to follow all safety and company policies that include lock-out tag-out procedures.

Use maintenance knowledge to increase productivity, decrease downtime and waste.

Report to work on time.

Basic Qualifications

2+ Years' experience successfully troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.

Must have knowledge and experience with repairing and maintaining mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC systems and industrial equipment.

Be passionate about maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Ability to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as needed.

Must be able to stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, sit, stoop, and bend, while performing day-to-day duties in a non-air-conditioned environment.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

State Electrician Journeyman license

Technical degree and/or comparable experience in successfully troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery and equipment; particularly within the corrugated or packaging industry.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent communication skills.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.