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Maintenance Technician - Electrical

Allura USA

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North Wilkesboro, NC
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

 

GENERAL FUNCTION 

 Diagnose electrical and control malfunctions and difficulties and make repairs or adjustments as needed. Perform testing, installation, replacement or modification of components. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Install and maintain electrical system of the plant to provide power for machines, equipment, lighting, facilities and other electrical apparatus and gear 
  • Comply with all codes, regulations and safety specifications
  • Maintain controls, values, and calibrations to make sure everything is functioning properly
  • Diagnose, isolate and correct electrical troubles involving repair and replacement of controls, motors, switches, PLC, servo drives, variable frequency drives, distributed control systems, instrumentations, re-routing of circuits and distribution center to balance load on AC and DC power systems
  • Make emergency repairs when necessary to off-set excessive down time and production delays
  • Use instructions or manuals on installations, systems layout, and changeovers to complete project work
  • Other maintenance duties as assigned and required
  • Observe all safety precautions especially lock, tag and try
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Responsible for observing all plant standard operating procedures and safety policies
  • Responsible for teamwork communication with production operators and supervisors
  • Must wear appropriate PPE at all times
  • Understand plant environmental and safety policies
  • Participate in training programs to enhance environmental and safety performance
  • Perform assigned tasks as specified in the environmental procedures and work instructions
  • Understand the significant environmental impacts of my job activities and the consequences of departing from specified work instructions
  • Know where EHS documents are located
  • Must have initiative and exhibit good judgment
  • Must perform with safe work practices at all times

 

Mental and physical requirements (must be able to perform the following without limitation): 

  • Physical dexterity: lifting, bending, squatting, reaching, etc. 
  • Ability to climb on ladders to heights of over 10’  
  • Standing 
  • Sitting 
  • Reading for information 
  • Equipment troubleshooting 


DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESIndicate the main duties and responsibilities of the position.

 

% of Time Duties & Responsibilities

40%

Install, repair, and maintain manufacturing machinery and equipment

40%

Troubleshooting machine and production problems

20%

Other maintenance duties as assigned and required

 

PROBLEM-SOLVING 

  • Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks quickly
  • Must be able to determine minute differences quickly
  • Must be able to concentrate and think clearly in a distracting environment
  • Must be able to effectively diagnose and solve problems

 

KNOWLEDGE

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics (Preferred)
  • Must be able to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings
  • Must have knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
  • Must have advanced knowledge of electricity 
  • Must have basic knowledge of electronics
  • Must possess well-developed observation skills
  • Must know how to work well on a team
  • Experience with Studio 5000 version 24 or higher

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS 

  • Participation in safety committees or activities is encouraged
  • Multi-tasking skills are extremely important
  • Production and work tasks move at a very fast pace
  • If the I/E Technician on site is not available to perform the job, the position is backed up by another I/E Technician on call

SCHEDULE 

  • 7pm-7am (3 on, 3 off) AVAILABLE
  • 7am-7pm (3 on, 3 off) TBD
  • 7am-3:30pm (Mon-Fri) TBD