Maintenance Electrician

SUMMARY: A Maintenance Electrician will support the Ohio Gratings operation through properly maintaining electrical systems of the various tools and equipment to effectively troubleshoot-repair-install-commission electrical systems. Maintenance and repair of all aspects of manufacturing equipment, machinery, automated production lines, buildings/facilities, and material handling equipment.

This job description does not describe all activities, duties, responsibilities, or physical demands that are required of the employee for this job.  Likewise, the work environment described is merely representative. Duties, responsibilities, activities, physical demands, and work environment may change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• ·         The maintenance electrician will mainly be in charge of electrical troubleshooting and repair on press-related machinery.
• ·         Mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair on press related machinery
• ·         Installs and repairs electrical wiring, systems.
• ·         Wiring and conduit bending according to blueprints.
• ·         PLC troubleshooting of Allen Bradley Studio 5000 (knowledge of Siemens Step 7 and Beckhoff is an added plus).
• ·         Maintenance of power units, pumps, accumulators, directional valves, pressure relief valves, Hydraulic motors, cylinders and pipe bending.
• ·         Maintenance involving clutches, brakes, gear trains, couplings, gibs, bearings, splines, pulley/gear reductions as related to presses, tappers, mills, lathes, drill presses, and general facilities. -Simple fabrications (brackets, gussets, platforms
• ·         Installs circuit breakers and other electrical hardware and connects wiring to them.
• ·         Connects electrical systems to powerlines to provide electricity to the building.
• ·         Tests electrical systems to ensure proper installation and operation.
• ·         Inspects electrical systems to determine whether repairs are needed.
• ·         Will also change bearings, sprockets, chains, troubleshooting pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, valves, sensors, pumps, machine realignments, conveyors etc.
• ·         Replaces circuit breakers as needed.
• ·         Performs other related duties as assigned.
• ·         Meets or exceeds all key performance indicators (KPIs).
• ·         Shares in idea generation to improve output or efficiency to meet or exceed standards.
• ·         Embrace the 5S methodology and utilize it to build and maintain a quality work environment.
• ·         Drive a culture of safety, quality, ERP, and productivity through area and business efforts.
• ·         Continually promote safety as a top priority
• ·         Must follow all Ohio Gratings safety guidelines and procedures. Must comply with all OSHA guidelines as trained by Ohio Gratings.
• ·         Must attend all required safety training.

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, AND PROFICIENCIES:

• ·          5 years industrial or manufacturing related work experience
• ·         Press maintenance experience
• ·         Must have a strong knowledge of electrical maintenance to include 480V and 3 phase motors
• ·         Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring.
• ·         Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
• ·         Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.
• ·         Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• ·         Extensive understanding of electrical networking and control systems
• ·         Understanding of PLC controlled production lines
• ·         Must be able to read ladder logic and read the inputs/outs in the logic
• ·         Experience reading electrical/electronic schematics
• ·         Welding experience is a plus
• ·         Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring.
• ·         Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• ·         Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment.
• ·         Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

EEO STATEMENT: Out company is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected under local, state, or federal laws.