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Electrical Maintenance Technician

Vic Firth Co.

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Newport, ME
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Description

  

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain simple to complex production equipment, support equipment and facilities. Must have a strong electrical & mechanical aptitude, analytical thinking skills. This job requires a Team Orientated individual with a 'can do' attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work cooperatively with others. Must have good listening skills, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and the ability to work effectively as a team member.

 
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, understanding of NFPA70e rules, and work safely around all voltages.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, or replace electrical components/electrical control systems including motors of all sizes and voltages. 24V-480VAC
  • Wire and unwire single and 3 phase motors.
  • Effectively read and understand electrical schematics.
  • Run EMT neatly.
  • Wire up lighting and outlets and determine what materials are needed for a given project .
  • Troubleshoot, repair, or replace various mechanical and pneumatic components.
  • Report all parts used, look up parts needed, and communicate these needs through daily logs or purchase requests.
  • Daily interactions with coworkers addressing their concerns and problems in a timely professional manner.
  • Troubleshoot and problem solve tasks and solutions to be recorded in the daily log.
  • Must be able to work in TEAMS to solve problems or develop more efficient methodologies for All Tasks Assigned.

Requirements

  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven track record, through education, licensing, or work experience.
  • Understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic theory.
  • Skilled at blueprint and electrical schematic reading and sketching.

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proficient with Direct Logic and Click PLCs
  • Able to draw electrical diagrams in CAD/other programs
  • A strong mechanical background

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Associate’s degree; and/or current Journeyman Electrical License; and/or 5 + years hands on maintenance technician experience including electrical troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment, woodworking preferred.
  • Valid State of Maine Driving License