Sr. Electrician Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out.
• Read blueprints & wiring diagrams for the installation & repair of equipment and the facility.
• Examines mechanical equipment to diagnose trouble. Disassembles, repairs/replaces parts and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, fans, etc.
• Cleans, lubricates & adjusts functional parts of mechanical devices as necessary.
• Major electrical repairs including 3-phase, 480 & troubleshoots PLC’s, new installations of equipment, replaces and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances.
• Uses precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools and testing instruments.
• Inspects and test electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits.
• Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using testing instruments such as ammeter, ohmmeter, voltmeter, testing lamp, or megger.
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems.
• Removes or replaces electrical transformers & lighting fixtures. Completes circuits according to specifications.
• Ensures electrical work conforms to OEM requirements and safety codes.
• Inspects completed repairs.
• Requisitions new parts and equipment.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area throughout the shift.
• Communicates problems encountered throughout the shift to the production supervisor, maintenance lead acting supervisor or maintenance supervisor.
• Installs lighting fixtures and replaces bulbs and ballast.
• Operates any equipment needed to perform job.
• Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by supervision.
• Must be capable of covering both mechanical and electrical equipment without support on off shifts.
• Must supply rolling toolbox and basic hand tools.

Qualifications:

• Computer literacy in Desktop Applications and Maintenance Connection CMMS.
• Skilled in using precision measurement devices
• Highly organized, problem solver, able to handle multiple tasks, self-motivated with strong sense of accountability.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with people at all levels within the organization.
• Able to act and show best work practice, understand work design and respond to issues without specific instructions.
• Must be a Team player.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, technical school credentials preferred.
• Preferred Skills: Be knowledgeable in pneumatics, blue prints/schematic readings (mechanical/electrical), welding, using shop equipment, and fabrication.

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Extrusion Machine
• Thermoforming Machine