Electrical Maintenance - Bettendorf, IA

Industrial Electrical Maintenance Professionals

POSITION HOURS:

Assigned 12-hour shift

Flexibility for occasional overtime and call-in work required.

The Electrical Technician position is a mid-level position that is responsible for acting in a safe manner, while leading electrical projects, assisting with project management and providing technical/electrical support and repairs to the various machinery found in the production areas and the equipment that is found within the building and systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Follow all safety and environmental policies and procedures
• Follow OSHA rules and regulations
• Monitor quality of product; inspect bottles for defects, inspects boxes for damage and properly follows customer pack patterns
• Communicates and cooperates with other employees in a positive and constructive manner to achieve the Goals of the Department and the Plant
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines; wear protective clothing, long-sleeved shirt, jeans or slacks, hair net, latex gloves and practices good hygiene
• Willing and able to work overtime when needed
• Identify and report violations and unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel
• Effectively respond in an Emergency Situation such as Fire, and Accident and direct the activities of others
• Follow all Department Procedures and Directives

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with building and programming new and rebuilt equipment
• Follow mechanical and electrical prints
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment
• Apply progressive Continuous Improvement practices such as 6S, etc.
• Increase customer satisfaction by assisting production to reduce cost and lead-time while improving quality and service
• Provide support and guidance for Quality to develop procedures and work instructions for Corrective and Preventive Actions
• Develop Training resources to train and motivate employees in the use and implementation of electrical troubleshooting principles
• knowledge concerning all electrical principles, blueprints, AC and DC motor controls, VFDs and troubleshooting all electrical problems down to component level to make necessary repairs
• Provides timely repairs, upkeep and preventative maintenance
• Ensures that adequate repair parts are stocked
• Uses MRO system for removing and returning parts from inventory
• Makes recommendations for equipment improvements
• Assists with set-ups, start-ups, and quality qualifications
• Strives for continuous improvement of equipment
• Serves as an example for housekeeping and safety standards;
• Insures that scheduled PMs are performed and recorded per the Service Work Order
• Responsible for entering all Work Order Requests into automated tracking system
• Responsible for accurate recordkeeping and reporting of Work Order Request information
• Responsible for trouble shooting molding process-making adjustments to the machine, auxiliary equipment, to produce quality parts
• Responsible for troubleshooting auxiliary equipment-making sure all equipment is functioning properly to produce quality parts.
• Visually inspect work areas, equipment safety guards, employees' safety, assist with eliminating all safety hazards
• Reduce waste and drive best practices across the organization

AUTHORITY:

Put product on hold for quality issues
Stop Work

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of experience as an Electrical Technician
• 3+ years of experience around maintenance mechanical
• 1+ years of experience participating in Continuous Improvement projects
• Must have the ability to multi-task
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
• Must be able to monitor quality of machine output
• Capable of lifting (up to 35 pounds)
• Able to work in a production environment, recognizing various sounds and alarms
• Must be able to follow all department procedures and directives
• Must be able to perform all duties in a safe and effective manner

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree in engineering/engineering technology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective presentation methods and skills
• Ability to think resourcefully and strategically

*About Elite Technical Recruiting: *

Elite Technical Recruiting is a Direct Placement firm partnering with manufacturing companies, successfully placing Skilled Trades and Engineering professionals. We have over 30 years of experience in recruitment and have supported many different manufacturing companies. We provide a niche recruitment experience utilizing our experienced team of professional recruiters who are experts in the Industrial Maintenance and Engineering fields. They understand the key skill sets needed to partner with manufacturing companies.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.