Night Shift Electrical Maintenance Technician
Quick Plug, Conover, NC, United States
Night Shift Electrical Maintenance Technician
Conover, NC, US
Salary Range: $30.00 To $35.00 Hourly
Position Summary
Responsible for installing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems and wiring for manufacturing equipment, as well as providing preventative maintenance associated with electrical issues.
Job Requirements
Education and Experience:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent
Associate degree or technical apprenticeship preferred
Advanced education in fields related to the job (electrical, electronic, pneumatic, systems and hydraulic controls)
Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred
Familiarity with PLC programming
Knowledge of NEC requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
Observe installed systems to detect hazards and determine the need for adjustments or modifications.
Knowledge of, experience with and willingness to work on electrical mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, robots, conveyors, augers, gearboxes, boilers and dryers.
Have knowledge of and use the required personal protective equipment to protect against arc flash and shock.
Determine the existence of electrical hazards and problems. Safely isolate, ground and prepare circuits and electrical apparatus to enable repairs.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and manuals to install, calibrate and maintain electrical apparatus. Work from complex engineering and manufacturer drawings or manuals to complete projects and assigned work.
Ability to use both Mechanical/Electrical hand tools and power tools.
Ability to use and/or willingness to perform work using ladders and mobile equipment such as forklift trucks, manlifts, scissor lifts and cranes.
Ability to use and/or willingness to be trained to do rigging using chains, shackles, lifting eyes, slings, come-a-longs, chain falls and cranes as necessary to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
Ability to use calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches and other specialized tools to troubleshoot, diagnose and determine root causes of equipment failures.
Ability to use electrical/electronic testing equipment such as multimeters, ammeters, megohm meters, high potential testers, oscilloscopes, digital probes to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair/maintain motor control centers, motor start circuits, control loops, generators, high voltage switchgear, protective relaying, and related equipment, transformers, transfer switches and switch gears.
Install and maintain control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, circuit breakers, and control panels.
Troubleshoot and/or modify PLC control logic as necessary. Install and calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level controls.
Install and maintain drive systems such as variable frequency drives, eddy current, and DC drives. Install and maintain programmable logic control systems (PLC).
Run conduit, pull wires/cables and wire termination.
Run computer cables, connect computer jacks and plugs and test for adequate operation.
Remain in compliance with the current National Electrical Code.
Effectively communicate problems and solutions to resolve electrical problems.
Assist in establishing and maintaining scheduled maintenance programs for plant equipment. Maintain records, update drawings, and develop safety procedures.
Observe safe work practices and ensure work does not endanger others.
Complete work orders and record material utilized on the job.
Use computerized maintenance system to retrieve and enter information.
Assist with preventative maintenance as assigned.
*Perform other duties as required.
Essential Qualifications
Electrical and Mechanical mindset
5 years’ experience in similar maintenance roles
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise reports that are understandable by the target audience
Ability to prioritize tasks and sequence them appropriately
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
Strong computer skills that include proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and PLC’s
Language Skills:
Ability to read, write, and speak English; bilingual in Spanish preferred
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
Required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
May require occasional overtime to perform the essential duties of the position.
Work Environment
This position works in a manufacturing setting.
Must be able to adapt to the noise level of a manufacturing setting, which is usually moderate to heavy.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as a computer, phone, printer/scanner, and filing cabinets.
The temperature will vary from hot to cold, depending on the weather.
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Conover, NC, US
Salary Range: $30.00 To $35.00 Hourly
Position Summary
Responsible for installing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems and wiring for manufacturing equipment, as well as providing preventative maintenance associated with electrical issues.
Job Requirements
Education and Experience:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent
Associate degree or technical apprenticeship preferred
Advanced education in fields related to the job (electrical, electronic, pneumatic, systems and hydraulic controls)
Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred
Familiarity with PLC programming
Knowledge of NEC requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
Observe installed systems to detect hazards and determine the need for adjustments or modifications.
Knowledge of, experience with and willingness to work on electrical mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, robots, conveyors, augers, gearboxes, boilers and dryers.
Have knowledge of and use the required personal protective equipment to protect against arc flash and shock.
Determine the existence of electrical hazards and problems. Safely isolate, ground and prepare circuits and electrical apparatus to enable repairs.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and manuals to install, calibrate and maintain electrical apparatus. Work from complex engineering and manufacturer drawings or manuals to complete projects and assigned work.
Ability to use both Mechanical/Electrical hand tools and power tools.
Ability to use and/or willingness to perform work using ladders and mobile equipment such as forklift trucks, manlifts, scissor lifts and cranes.
Ability to use and/or willingness to be trained to do rigging using chains, shackles, lifting eyes, slings, come-a-longs, chain falls and cranes as necessary to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
Ability to use calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches and other specialized tools to troubleshoot, diagnose and determine root causes of equipment failures.
Ability to use electrical/electronic testing equipment such as multimeters, ammeters, megohm meters, high potential testers, oscilloscopes, digital probes to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair/maintain motor control centers, motor start circuits, control loops, generators, high voltage switchgear, protective relaying, and related equipment, transformers, transfer switches and switch gears.
Install and maintain control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, circuit breakers, and control panels.
Troubleshoot and/or modify PLC control logic as necessary. Install and calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level controls.
Install and maintain drive systems such as variable frequency drives, eddy current, and DC drives. Install and maintain programmable logic control systems (PLC).
Run conduit, pull wires/cables and wire termination.
Run computer cables, connect computer jacks and plugs and test for adequate operation.
Remain in compliance with the current National Electrical Code.
Effectively communicate problems and solutions to resolve electrical problems.
Assist in establishing and maintaining scheduled maintenance programs for plant equipment. Maintain records, update drawings, and develop safety procedures.
Observe safe work practices and ensure work does not endanger others.
Complete work orders and record material utilized on the job.
Use computerized maintenance system to retrieve and enter information.
Assist with preventative maintenance as assigned.
*Perform other duties as required.
Essential Qualifications
Electrical and Mechanical mindset
5 years’ experience in similar maintenance roles
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise reports that are understandable by the target audience
Ability to prioritize tasks and sequence them appropriately
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
Strong computer skills that include proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and PLC’s
Language Skills:
Ability to read, write, and speak English; bilingual in Spanish preferred
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
Required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
May require occasional overtime to perform the essential duties of the position.
Work Environment
This position works in a manufacturing setting.
Must be able to adapt to the noise level of a manufacturing setting, which is usually moderate to heavy.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as a computer, phone, printer/scanner, and filing cabinets.
The temperature will vary from hot to cold, depending on the weather.
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