Electrical Electronics Technician

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Position Overview:

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the position will install, diagnose, repair and test industrial equipment, including power service, motor starters, electrical systems, and electrical/mechanical interfaces.

Responsibilities:

• Complete preventative maintenance requirements on robots, conveyors, programmable controllers, transformers, drives, and machinery wiring while following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications.

• Partner with the EET Team to install new machines and equipment by installing power supply wiring and conduit to and between machines and equipment using hand tools and test equipment.

• Repair electrical systems and equipment by diagnosing malfunctioning apparatuses (transformers, motors, lighting fixtures) through determining faulty wiring and inspecting and testing malfunctioning machinery.

• Repair and replace faulty electrical components by using testing equipment and hand tools.

• Provide electrical maintenance support and information through timely responsiveness on requests.

• Prepare electrical maintenance reports.

Other responsibilities will include maintaining technical knowledge by attending education workshops and reviewing additional resources, maintaining continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs, and maintaining a clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. All expectations are to be met while continuing to contribute results positively and maintain professionalism across all levels.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a trade school, apprenticeship program, or a completed AA degree in related studies, or 3 years of documented experience in the trade is required.

• Demonstrated experience with common machinery in a food production environment.

• Ability to read and interpret instrument drawings and control schematics.

• Must have working knowledge and field experience installing and troubleshooting industrial control wiring.

• Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within an industrial electrical field.

• Must know NEC requirements concerning electrical installations.

• Demonstrated experience working safely, effectively, and accurately in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills

• Ability to work in cross-functional teams, influence peer to peer relationships.

• Must be flexible and adaptable to business needs including flexibility with shift and workday assignments to support business need requirements and reduce overtime.

• Ability to work overtime daily and on weekends required; flexibility with shift hours required.

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• PLC Programming Experience
• Changing VFD Parameters

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
• Conveyor Systems
• Allen Bradley
• Rockwell Logix 5000
• Siemens