Job Description

The Industrial Electrical Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in an industrial setting. This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of electrical components, machinery, and systems to support IT and production processes with premier customer service. To successfully perform this job, an individual will require a combination of technical experience and hands-on skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - include the following.

1. Electrical & Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on electrical systems, including motors, control panels, and wiring, to ensure they are functioning correctly. Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to reduce the risk of electrical failures and extend equipment lifespan.
2. Troubleshooting and Repair: Diagnose electrical issues and perform necessary repairs to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
3. Installation: Install new electrical systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
4. Safety Compliance: Adhere to all electrical safety protocols and regulations, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.
5. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of electrical maintenance activities, repairs, and system performance in conformance with auditing standards.
6. Collaboration: Work closely with other maintenance and production teams to identify and resolve electrical issues and improve overall efficiency.
7. Flexibility: Work within a planned schedule up to and including 12-hour rotating schedule that includes weekends as scheduled, and/or needed for production.
8. Toyota Production System: Conduct all work in accordance to lean manufacturing principles and processes alone or in a group setting.
9. Other duties as assigned.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree in electrical technology, industrial maintenance, or a related field is preferred. Proven experience as an industrial electrical technician or in a similar role within a manufacturing or industrial setting.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE and/or SKILLS

Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including AC/DC motors, control systems, and Programable Logistic Controls (PLCs). Ability to read ladder logic. Knowledge of Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron or other controls equipment. Proficiency in using electrical testing equipment and hand tools. Knowledge of industrial safety practices and electrical codes. Ability to bend and run conduit. Knowledge of electrical theory up to 480V 3-Phase. Ability to read and troubleshoot PLC logic. Ability to install and troubleshoot Variable-Frequency Drives (VFDs). Knowledge of Arc Flash Standards. Knowledge of OSHA Standards. Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Computer program skills, such as Microsoft Office Suite, are regularly used to communicate and gather information. Fluent in English. Japanese as a second language is helpful.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Desire to proactively and collaboratively work toward solutions with cross-functional team input.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member 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 Team Member is regularly required to talk or hear. The Team Member is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, lift, or twist. The Team Member is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and be comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights. The Team Member must have a willingness to work in varying environmental conditions (ex. heath, cold, noise, etc.) and be able to climb ladders and work across multiple levels. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Indiana Automotive Fasteners is a team environment. We operate with mission-driven integrity. Our mission of “Ensuring your family’s SAFETY through our team’s QUALITY” is at the heart of all our decisions and actions. We exemplify ethical practices, professionalism, and personal integrity, creating respectful and trusting collaborative work environments where sound advice is valued. We contribute to the IAF team by living the core values of T.E.A.M.W.O.R.K.

• We are Trustworthy. We do the right things right every time. We do our jobs with honest effort every time, every day. We follow all Safety, Quality, and Work Policies.
• We are Engaged. We are eager and enthusiastic to help our team succeed. We persistently pursue excellence every day. We work together to continuously improve.
• We are Accountable. We are responsible for every product and process we touch. Our choices and actions matter because our work matters. We produce Excellent Quality fasteners. Our work is a critical component to critical features on vehicles. It is our responsibility to follow our Quality-controlled procedures to ensure the Safety of our products.
• We are Motivated. Our work drives us. We can achieve, and we will achieve. We care about what we do.
• We are Welcoming. We encourage everyone’s best. We greet everyone with a friendly smile. We care about each other.
• We are Open-minded. We ask. We listen. We consider. We are curious about new possibilities. We are not content with the status quo, and we believe that our diverse backgrounds are what makes us stronger, so we listen to learn from each other.
• We are Respectful. We listen to understand. We help each other. We believe every team member matters and deserves respect.
• We are Knowledge-seeking We Genchi Genbutsu: Go, Look, See. We keep learning, we keep growing. We strive to understand, so we investigate problems to learn from our mistakes. We train and develop our team so that we continue to grow and improve.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.