Electrician Journeyman

Overview

Perform all tasks required under the direction of the Maintenance Manager. Respond to CMMS-generated work orders for preventative and reactive equipment repairs on automated production machinery and facility equipment. Assist Production and Mfg/Process Engineering for equipment adjustments and continuous improvement. Assists with mechanical system repairs. Conduct safe work practices and 6S methods.

Responsibilities

Performs all types of electrical installation, works from schematic drawings, makes adjustments, repairs and replacements to motor controls and instruments, also does electrical repairs and rebuilding work under supervision of maintenance manager using blueprints, documented quality procedures, work instructions, set-up and operating procedures, tool charts, gauges, etc.

• Daily exposure to manufacturing environment involving fork truck activity and automated production machinery.
• Perform scheduled/planned maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment.
• May be assigned to do maintenance work when necessary and qualified.
• Tests faulty equipment and applies knowledge of functional operation of electronic components and circuits to locate defects. 
• Replaces defective components and wiring and adjusts mechanical parts.
• Capable of repairing pneumatics and hydraulics. 
• Aligns, adjusts, and calibrates equipment according to specifications. 
• Diagnostic and programming capabilities for PLC’s used throughout the plant.
• Maintains records of repairs, calibrations and tests.
• Must be capable of and does make repair parts from sketch, sample or blueprints. 
• Responsible for diagnosing and correcting trouble of all descriptions on equipment. 
• Responsible for preventative maintenance and documentation on equipment. 
• Assists maintenance manager in purchase of replacement or spare parts required.  
• When required, transports material to or from outside facilities. 
• Required to use handcarts, lift trucks, overhead crane or other transport vehicles efficiently and safely.
• Maintains clean work areas.
• Maintain 6S standards throughout the plant.
• Initiate and implement Continuous Improvement ideas.
• Follow and promote company safety standards to ensure safe work environment.
• Familiar with Lock Out/Tag Out safety procedures.
• Observes all plant and departmental safety practices and procedures.
• Must be able to work inside/outside throughout the year in the various environments present.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Must have journeyman's card or proof of equivalnt experience
• Mechanical aptitude
• Computer experience to interface with various PLC control platforms and CMMS
• 2 yrs experience in electrical industrial maintenance a plus
• 2 yrs experience in CNC machine tool maintenance a plus
• 2 yrs experience in Automation/robotics maintenance a plus
• Previous experience with Laser machinery a plus