Electrical Maintenance Technician

Overall Focus: To ensure the continuous operation of the production facility by maintaining, trouble shooting, and repairing manufacturing equipment and facilities.

FLSA Designation: Hourly, Non-Exempt

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· All electrical troubleshooting and maintenance

· Running conduits for projects (with help from other Maintenance Techs)

· Pull wire for projects (with help from other Maintenance Techs)

· All electrical panel PM’s

· Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all equipment and facilities

· Troubleshoot machines or equipment, replace defective parts and motors, and adjust equipment as necessary

· Troubleshooting with the aid of PLC and HMI programs

· Diagnoses unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and discusses machine operation variations with operators and other maintenance workers to correct problems or repair machines

· Replace VFDs, Servo Drives, and other electrical motor controls.

· Wires electrical motors

· Reads and interprets blueprints, program listings, schematics, and mechanical and wiring diagrams

· Proactive in detecting and correcting machine performance problems

· Performs all preventative and scheduled maintenance as assigned

· Cleans and lubricates machine parts such as shafts, pulleys, gears and bearings or repairs machine belts and drive chain systems

· Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment. Ensures that all safety devices are installed and operational

· Installs equipment and completes projects as assigned

· Ensures that work is completed according to schedule

· Follow all lock out/tag out procedures

· Ensures that all SOP’s are being followed and informs Maintenance Manager, QA Manager, or Production Supervisor of any food safety problems.

· Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures and job instructions and take corrective actions when measures are beyond specification.

· Follow all GMP’s and keep process areas clean and neat

· Accesses needed parts and tracks what is used according to established methods

· Maintain constant communication with Manager, Shift Supervisor, operators, and other maintenance personnel.

· Be able to work a 12-hour shift (6AM-6PM) and be able to work overtime when required by business needs.

· And any other safe duties as required, in order to meet business needs.

Education/Training:

· High School diploma or GED

· Electrical System, AC/DC, and control system training

· A two-year technical degree in Electrical studies preferred, but comparable job experience excepted.

· Ability to speak, write, and understand English.

Experience:

· Two years’ experience in troubleshooting and repairing equipment and working with automated systems in a production facility

· Two years electrical repair and maintenance experience

· Strong ability to access and comprehend technical manuals via the internet, and interact with external technical resources while addressing problems

· Effective team leadership skills including:

o Conflict resolution

o Problem solving (analytical troubleshooting processes)

o Excellent interpersonal skills

o Communication (effective listening, giving and receiving feedback)

o Time management (Including proper break times)

o Goal and priority setting

o Process improvement

o Organization

· Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision

· Strong computer skills

• Able to climb ladders and perform tasks on a ladder or at heights
• Ability to maneuver in tight spaces
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis.
• Push / Pull up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis
• Able to work in extreme temperature conditions (very hot or very cold)
• Able to walk and stand on hard surfaces for long periods of time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Joplin, MO 64801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $27