Job Description

Job Description: Electrical Maintenance Technician

We are looking for a skilled professional responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

 If you like learning about and using the latest gadgets, have an understanding of Electrical, Hydraulics and Mechanical devices, have strong technical and mechanical skills, can keep detailed records, analyze difficult situations, quickly solve problems, comply with maintenance standards, work well in a team atmosphere and in individual situations, and are able to operate equipment and machinery in a safe manner, and are looking for an opportunity to grow, turn that passion into a career as a Fisher Barton Maintenance Technician. You will maintain, and repair Electrical, PLCs, Hydraulics and Mechanical device systems, and perform preventive maintenance activities, and maintain and troubleshoot facility and emergency maintenance systems. Fisher Barton values our 3C’s Culture, working every day to execute Customer Excellence, A Culture of Fairness, and Community Involvement.

At Level 1, You will:

• Adhere to Fisher Barton Safety and Quality procedures and regulations and business code of ethics

• Read PM procedures, interpret basic engineering drawings and schematics, and understand statistical process trends
• Understand and follow maintenance specific work instructions to inspect, test, measure, repair, and replace mechanical equipment
• Complete daily maintenance tasks
• Log time, task completion, and PM results throughout the day using a computer
• Execute tasks and responsibilities as required by the Preventive Maintenance System
• Maintain accurate, legible, and complete Maintenance documentation
• Collaborate with other technicians, engineering & leads/supervisors to continually improve the safety of our environment, the quality of our products, the efficiency & utilization of our processes & equipment
• Participate in Continuous Improvement teams and training
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S in the work area

At Level 2, You will also:

• Understand and follow maintenance specific work instructions to inspect, test, measure, repair, and replace hydraulic, PLC, and electrical equipment
• Apply your Electrical, PLC, Hydraulic and Mechanical systems’ knowledge to solve complex maintenance problems
• Install and troubleshoot new equipment

At Level 3, You will also:

• Work independently to solve complex facility and emergency maintenance problems within tight time constraints
• Develop maintenance specific work instructions covering inspection, testing, measurement, repair, and replacement
• Train Maintenance Technician team members
• Troubleshoot and correct PLC problems by identifying and isolating the most common system faults
• Drive predictive maintenance using higher level math, interpreting engineering drawings and schematics, and utilizing computer programs for testing & statistical trend analysis
• Collaborate with other technicians, engineering & leads/supervisors to continually improve the safety of our environment, the quality of our products, the efficiency & utilization of our processes & equipment

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. Responsibilities and impact may crossover technical fields/functions.

Required Qualifications:

Required at Level 1:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year experience as a maintenance technician
• Experience performing equipment repairs and preventive maintenance tasks
• Able to read and understand instructions and apply job requirements to ensure quality
• Able to read, write, and communicate English effectively
• Adept with basic mathematics

Required at Level 2:

• High School Diploma and 2 years experience as a maintenance technician; or equivalent or successful performance as a Fisher Barton Maintenance Technician 1 team member
• Proficient in all Maintenance Technician 2 skills, as defined on the site Training Matrix
• Experience maintaining and repairing Hydraulics and Mechanical device systems
• Demonstrates strong technical skills
• Able to analyze difficult situations and quickly solve problems
• Ability to read and understand instructions and apply job requirements to ensure quality
• Ability to read, write, and communicate English effectively
• Adept with basic mathematics

Required at Level 3:

• High School Diploma and 3 years experience as a maintenance technician; or equivalent or successful performance as a Fisher Barton Maintenance Technician 2 team member
• Proficient in all Maintenance Technician 3 skills, as defined on the site Training Matrix
• Broad experience maintaining and repairing Electrical, Hydraulics and Mechanical device systems
• Can develop and perform less routine PMs
• Can troubleshoot basic facility and emergency maintenance problems
• Able to analyze difficult situations and quickly solve problems
• Ability to read, write, and communicate English effectively
• Adept with basic mathematics

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred at Level 1:

• Proficient in troubleshooting problems to rapidly obtain successful outcomes
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Windows)
• Able to work well with personnel from all levels in all functions of the organization

Preferred at Level 2:

• Proficient in troubleshooting problems to rapidly obtain successful outcomes
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Windows)
• Ability to work well with personnel from all levels in all functions of the organization

Preferred at Level 3:

• Proficient in troubleshooting problems to rapidly obtain successful outcomes
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Windows)
• Ability to work well with personnel from all levels in all functions of the organization

Physical | Visual Demands:

• Ability to stand 8-12 hours a day
• Ability to sit, stand, squat and bend
• Reach overhead with one or both arms
• Repetitive movement of lifting and placing parts on machines / up to 15 pounds
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to occasionally push/pull up to 75 pounds 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing: Loud (Examples:  metal can, manufacturing department, large earth moving equipment)
• The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of environmental conditions. 
• Fisher Barton provides our team members with safety footwear and prescription safety eye glass benefits. 

Work Location: Loves Park, IL

Shift: 

2 Opportunities on 1st Shift 5:30 am-4:00 pm Monday-Thursday

Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• 96 hours (12 days) Paid Time Off to start 
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• Health Savings Plans (HSA, FSA and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts)
• Eligibility to participate in the ONE Fisher Barton Quarterly Bonus Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Apprenticeship Programs
• Off-Site Team Building Events
• On-Site Cookouts and Celebrations
• Birthday and Anniversary Recognition
• Holiday parties
• And more!

Who we are:

At Fisher Barton, we combine years of experience across multiple industries to deliver unparalleled innovation. Our world-class talent understands the behavior of materials and develops leading-edge solutions that meet your unique needs. We’re more than a source for high-quality parts; Fisher Barton is your resource for the highest quality solutions you’ll find—anywhere.

Fisher Barton is an equal opportunity employer who welcome and encourages diversity in our workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any status or characteristic protected by law.