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Job Description

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, test, install, and repair electrical parts, equipment and systems; install or replace circuit breakers, fuses, and variable speed

• Work on electrical equipment including but not limited to Frequency Ddrives (VFDs), contactors, overload devices, fixtures, switches, receptacles, and wiring

• Safely work with multi-phase, high voltage and low voltage electrical systems

• Troubleshoot and resolve control networks, instrumentation, PLC devices (Programmable Logic Control), HMI (Human Machine Interface), VFD, servo, and control problems

• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service

• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, distribution systems, motor control centers, and motors

• Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime

• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production

• Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques

• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes

• Anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance

• Perform and assist in all operations maintenance activities, in accordance with national, state and local electrical codes

• Use a computerized maintenance management system (e.g., SAP) to record and access maintenance related information

• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Graduation from trade school or technical school in related discipline preferred

• 4 to 6 years of electrical maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, and automation system maintenance experience

• Certification and/or License – Electrician journeyman license or other location specific electrician license; master electrician preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of electrical codes, practices, techniques, tools, and equipment

• Considerable knowledge and application of national, state, local building codes, OSHA, and standard industry safety rules/regulations pertaining to electrical work

• Able to use standard hand and power tools and equipment used in electrical maintenance activities

• Able to use to use ladders and scaffolding in a safe, efficient manner

• Able to work from sketches, drawings, and blueprints

• Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time

• Able to perform complex or complicated electrical activities/repairs independently

• Able to complete projects from planning to installation

• Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures

• Able to work effectively in a team environment

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Basic computer skills

• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

**Pay Range** $35.00 + / hour