Job Description

• Use all proper and necessary tools to safely repair and maintain production/manufacturing equipment.
• Repairs/replaces motor control circuits, pneumatic valves & cylinders, hydraulic valves and cylinder relay circuits, DC & AC drives, limit & proximity switches, and other field devices. Experience with conduit bending and wiring motors.
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and find irregularities and malfunctions. 
• Works with programming of VFD, Allen Bradley software and ability to troubleshoot PLC’s.
• Monitors the use and inventories of spare parts, electrical supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering when necessary.
• Operates a forklift or other rolling stock on occasion.
• Communicate regularly with co-workers and management to ensure good two-way communication concerning electrical/maintenance issues.
• Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implements projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Maintains safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures. Responds to repair and modification requests from the Safety Committee and/or Safety Manager.
• May also have additional responsibilities related to the operations of the plant, as assigned.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and perform effectively in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize, multi-task, and prioritize.
• Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues.

• Must be able to pass electrician maintenance exam and hands-on assessment.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of three years of electrical experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills and experience using a computer for recordkeeping and documentation. 
• Willing and able to work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Willing and able to work in a hot, cold, noisy, industrial environment.
• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to 12 hours per day.
• Willing and able to pull and lift to 50 lbs.