Duties:
- Troubleshoot electrical issues on presses and blenders in Molding: i.e. controller not functioning, proximity switches not working, rack switches, gate switches, nozzle heaters, heat detectors, pump or clamp not working properly, safety gates, switches and devices, thermocouple repair/replacement, etc.
- Troubleshoot electrical issues in Lining and Palletizing: i.e. feed eyes not working, elevator wiring, camera power supply and belt, camera reject eye, strobe not working, glue sensors, Alan Bradley system,
- Miscellaneous electrical troubleshooting: i.e. verify voltage, power outage, wiring/rewiring, fuse/circuit breakers, drives, encoders, sensors, breakers, switches, motors, e-stops, interlocks, etc.
- Fabrication of electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Controller PM and calibration.
- Maintenance of programmable logic controllers, relays, contactors, motor starters, and other related equipment.
- Verify, repair or replace e-stop and interlock functions on all equipment.
- Read schematics and wire, rewire as needed.
- Access NRC-0 and NRC-1 rated electrical panels.
- Disconnect or shut off electrical current for NRC-2 or NRC-3 rated panels.
- Update one-line drawings and verify Arc Flash and NRC rating of panels are properly and correctly labeled.
- Identify Arc Flash boundaries for high-risk areas.
- Assist with identifying appropriate LOTO requirements for isolating energy sources on equipment. Verify no current with approved Fluke meter.
- General mechanical duties as requested including operation of basic hand tools.
- Follow all safety procedures while performing tasks such as Hot Work, Confined Space, LOTO, Electrical Safety, etc.
- Complete Work Orders and document work (electronic or paper)
- Promote plant goal’s, such as Safety/Housekeeping, Quality, ISO, and GMP.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and twelve months related.
- experience and/or training; or a combination of education and experience of at least.
- twenty-four months.
- Electrical safety and arc flash training per NEC, NFPA70E, OSHA and IEEE1584. Herzig Engineering test score of at least 80.
- Certain duties require licensing from a recognized electrical body or Herzig test score of at least 90.
Qualifications
- Must be able to read schematics.
- Ability to obtain a forklift license.
Physical Requirement/Work Environment
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Noise exposure over 90 decibels.
- Exposed to moving machinery, mechanical parts, objects overhead, and objects on the shop floor.
- Occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles or chemicals that could cause irritation of the eyes and skin.
- Exposure to sharp objects, instruments and power tools.
- Exposure to electrical circuits, electrical shock or static electricity.
- Possible exposure to hot or abrasive surfaces.
PPE and GMP Requirements while on shop floor:
- PPE: Company provided ear plugs or ear muffs. Company approved safety glasses. Hard hat. Steel-toe/safety shoes.
- Cotton clothing. Arc-rated PPE if required for the task.
- GMP: long sleeves, long pants, hairnet, beard net, if applicable.
This applies to all areas of the shop floor (Manufacturing, Warehouse, Maintenance and Tool Room.)