What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oelwein, IA, Electrical Maintenance Tech, all shift position at East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries?
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At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. Almost 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus program for all, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.
East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics,, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Overview
Make a difference and join a company that powers the world. Become part of our East Penn family as an Electrical Maintenance Technician (EMT)!!!
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Average wages $32 per hour and up.
Consistent schedule and guaranteed 40 hours with opportunity for overtime.
Responsibilities
Test assembled instruments for circuit continuity and operational reliability, using test instruments, such as multimeter, oscilloscope, and electronic voltmeter.
Installs electrical assemblies and hardware in housing, using handtools and soldering equipment.
Analyzes test results and repairs or adjusts instruments according to analysis.
Assembles wires, insulation and electrical components, such as resistors and capacitors, following method layouts, using fixtures, soldering equipment and handtools.
Test, analyze, and adjust using temperature probes and x-ray inspection systems according to charts, wiring diagrams, manuals and associated publications
Operates metalworking machines and hand held equipment, such as bench lathe, punch press, drill press, grinders, hand held drills, jig saws to fabricate housing, fittings, jigs, and fixtures, and verifies dimensions using precision measuring instruments.
Changing heaters, performing minor program adjustments, reading basic electrical schematics, and replacing photo eyes and limit switches.
Communicating and working with plant workers and forepersons regarding various problems in the plant.
This person will be directly supervised at most times.
*Maintains regular attendance.
*Ability to work mandatory over time.
Performs other duties as requested by Management.
Responsible for producing a high quality product.
Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
*These tasks are considered essential elements of the job.
Qualifications
Able to read blueprints and schematics for troubleshooting purposes with guidance at times.
Working knowledge of the required programming software for troubleshooting and changing timers and counter preset values.
Working knowledge with required test equipment, i.e. amprobe, voltmeter, oscilloscope.
Ability to identify the different families of processors and how to get online and what software to use as well as proper cabling and working knowledge of all necessary drivers needed for PC to PLC communication.
Basic understanding of Windows 95, 98 and know basic DOS commands. A good understanding of windows explorer for file transfer and copy.
Ability to make minor program changes when directly supervised.
Some basic understanding of electronics.
Applied knowledge of the NEC to projects and required tasks with guidance.
Mechanical skills to include but not limited to, basic welding, knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic operation, understanding pipe sizes, and other mechanical terminology directly associated with required tasks.
East Penn Benefits
East Penn offers excellent benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Group insurance that includes vision, medical, dental and prescription coverage
- Profit sharing and 401K
- Annual bonus
- 9 paid holidays and 10 paid vacation days
- Employee assistance programs
- Fitness Discounts
- Promotional opportunities
Maintenance employees have the benefit of company supplied tools during their career at East Penn.
Salary : $32
