What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Electrician position at Planet Forward?
Job Title : Maintenance Electrician (Multiple day & night shift openings)
Pay : Up to $50 / hr depending on experience
Hours : Rotating 12 hour shift (2 on - 2 off - 3 on - 2 off Schedule)
Day shift : 5am -5pm
Night Shift : 5pm - 5am (Shift Differential of $4.50 / hr On Night Shift)
Attendance and Retention bonuses available
Position Summary :
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining electronic equipment used in production and maintenance, such as PLC's, touch screens, VFD's (variable frequency drives), ethernet connections, software upgrades, and any HMI interface.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities :
- Job is an individual contributor.
- Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.
- Ensure maintenance of systems is sufficient to prevent unscheduled downtime and all systems are maintained at the most current version of software / hardware.
- Monitor and repair all PLC processes and other control systems to ensure the required twenty-four operation schedule.
- Analyze, evaluate and communicate issues from product and equipment monitoring; adjust equipment as needed to reach targeted production demands.
- Programming HMI panels for various equipment throughout the plant to ensure minimal equipment downtime and having pre-programmed panels ready to go.
- Work with Manufacturing Engineer to ensure camera system / network is maintained and operating properly.
- Responsible for maintenance, reliability, and upgrades to the Oakland Maintenance Network.
- Work with Facilities Department to ensure the software and controls for the engine room and refrigeration equipment are updated and communicating properly.
- Work with local and corporate IT to ensure security of Maintenance Network is in place.
- Ensure data collection software is up to date and functioning properly. Assist engineering staff with setting up data collection for new equipment.
- Make recommendations to management when equipment needs replacement or improvements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety and environmental requirements.
- Stay current with training and systems
- Available off-hours for technical assistance
- This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience & Skills :
Preferred Education :
Salary : $5 - $50
