Electrical Maintenance Technician ($3,500 Sign on Bonus)-4

• Install and repair electrical systems, control, and power distribution system components and circuits for single and three-phase systems, following manuals, diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment.

• Repair and maintain plant machinery and mechanical equipment specific to the operation by diagrams, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications.

• Analyze and diagnose production machinery and equipment malfunctions; service, repair, and replace defective parts.

• Diagnose, repair, or replace faulty electrical and electronic components and circuitry in machines and equipment.

• Plan layout, install, maintain, repair, or replace wiring and wires electrical fixtures, control panels, equipment, etc.

• Test and/or inspect electrical systems and continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing equipment such as ohmmeter, voltmeter, and oscilloscope.

• Install and connect power supply wiring and conduit to plant machines and equipment.

• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment and document tasks performed in preventive maintenance records.

• Provide technical assistance to the production department in set-up and changeover of production equipment.

• Maintain sanitary conditions while performing work.

• Complete assigned Work Orders and document accordingly then return to Parts Department for closure.

• Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.

• Perform duties while working safely – awareness/identification of hazards, ensuring proper PPE is worn, maintaining a clutter-free work area, and following safety procedures and policies.

• Report unsafe acts and unsafe working conditions to supervision/management.

• Ensure food safety/quality policies are followed, to report all food safety/quality problems out of his/her realm of responsibility to personnel with the authority to initiate action.

• Ensure a good safe wholesome product is produced safely.

• All other duties as required.

Experience, Skills & Abilities:

• Five or more years of related electro-mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of electrical/electronic theory and its application as it relates to repair, installation, and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems, components, units, circuitry, plant equipment, machinery, and structures.

• Knowledgeable of mechanical principles and their application, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

• Mechanical aptitude, including a basic understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical and piping systems, and the ability to identify and understand mechanical components and their relationship in a mechanism to make repairs or improvements.

• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems associated with work processes by applying job-specific knowledge.

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety rules and precautions of various mechanical/electrical systems.

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

• Conduct behavior in a manner that is supportive of the needs, priorities, and goals of the Department and Company.

• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.

• Demonstrate a commitment to high-quality standards of workmanship.