Electrical Maintenance Technician - Bluffton, IN, United States - Nationwide Technical & Executive Search

Description

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Bluffton, IN Onsite, Permanent, Full Benefits MUST have 8 years INDUSTRIAL electrical experience, especially in trouble shooting, which will be the majority of the work, on equipment.

Must have a JOURNEYMAN Card.

Shift is nights from 3:30 pm-2:30 am hour shifts), Fridays are open to Overtime at 8 hours (1:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Employee is responsible for electrical and mechanical machine repair, machine wiring, power distribution, lighting, motor maintenance, and electrical maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform work in a competent manner with due safety considerations for self and others
• Display positive attitude with consideration and cooperation of plant personnel
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe personal work area and shared facility space
• Willingness to achieve Electrical Maintenance Grade 3
• Accurately complete all documents such as job cards, inspection sheets, machine logs, work orders
• Has authority to establish lock out/tag out procedure to equipment with assistance of qualified personnel
• Practice IEC and NEC regulations
• Run/install conduit, piping, and any other media to transfer energy
• Run/install power from service panels and electrical bus bars
• Maintain lighting (offices and facilities)
• Implement schematics (electrical, pneumatic, lubricant and hydraulic)
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, both mechanical and electrical

o This list is not all inclusive (HVAC unit, water fountains, fork trucks, garage doors, scrap systems, machining centers, furnaces, washers, presses, feeders, transfers, parts catchers...)

• Install new equipment
• Able to navigate through operator interface on equipment
• Assist other personnel in learning to operate equipment
• Aid supervisors in identifying training needs
• Develop a working knowledge of how presses function
• Assist in the tear down and rebuild of presses and other equipment
• Identify faulted plc's, drives, and other controllers and report to other qualified personnel
• Responsible for all other duties assigned Basic Requirements and Skills:
• Physical

o Good eyesight and health to permit full time employment
o Have good attendance within the company absenteeism guidelines
o Ability to manipulate up to 90 lb. assemblies
o Be able to climb up, into or under equipment
o Be able to lift, bend, twist, walk and climb as required to perform the job.
o Must pass the pre-employment drug screening
o Able to do general cleaning and housekeeping tasks to keep the work area clean
o Must have good written and verbal communication skills

• Safety

o Know and understand Safety Data Sheet requirements
o Observes and complies with all company, federal and state safety and environmental policies and practices (i.e. when to use a safety harness or when to where appropriate electrical PPE)
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• Equipment

o Must be able to use a multimeter
o Must be able to use power/hand tools
o Be proficient in use of measurement devices
o Personal Protection Equipment
o Must be able to use pipe bender and pipe threader

• Skills

o Ability to read, understand and edit schematics, blueprints, diagrams
o Must be able to find manuals and troubleshooting guides (on the internet or on site)
o Call vendors for trouble shooting assistance
o Install, maintain and replace electric motors and test their operation
o Must have a practical knowledge of fuses, circuit breakers, and thermal overloads, disconnects and their operation
o Must have a practical knowledge of contactors, relays and solenoids and their operation
o Setup and installation of basic AC/DC drives and soft starters
o Comfortable working with voltages greater than 120vac
o Disassembling and reassembling mechanical and electrical systems Education and/or
Experience:

• High School Diploma
• 2 year Technical Degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent experience.
• Journeyman Mathematical Skills:
• Basic competency in high school math and writing

Judgment and Decision Making:
Seeks guidance as necessary for performance of duties. Demonstrates good judgment in investigating problems. Respects confidentiality of company, customer and personal information.


Relationships with Others:
Maintains a positive attitude and cooperative working relationship with all Managers and employees. Consistently demonstrates the ability to tactfully handle difficult situations.


Initiative:
Performs all duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision. Recognizes and assists others as needed.


Attendance and Reliability:
Must provide proper notification and advance notice for non-emergency absences. Medical conditions must not jeopardize normal job/functional requirements.


Typical end time:
2:00 AM

Typical start time: 3:30 PM

This Job Is:
A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Work Remotely No


Job Type:
Full-time


Pay:
From $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits: 401(k)

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule: 10 hour shift
Night shift

Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:
Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
Electrical Maintenace in a manufacturing environment: 8 years (Required)

Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)

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