Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician - 1st Shift

Overview

RESPONSIBILITIES * QUALIFICATIONS *COMPETENCIES:

Qualifications:
Valid Vermont Journeyman License
High school diploma
Associate's degree a plus
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience with HMI equipment preferred (company will provide training)
Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC experience preferred (company will provide training)
Heavy industry experience with electrical systems and production equipment required
Two or more years of experience in electrical maintenance required.
Proficiency in preventative maintenance systems is a plus.
Ability to work long or odd hours on your feet and lift 50+ lbs

Core Competencies:
Journeyman license * PLC knowledge * Analytical Thinking * Problem Solving * Interpersonal Skills * Teamwork * Machinery Knowledge *Relationship Building * Planning and Organizing * Work Ethics and Values

In this role you will be responsible for the electrical troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on various systems throughout the facility. The maintenance electrician will serve as a technical expert on control systems, HMI’s, and material handling equipment as well as performing installation and modification of equipment on new projects. Duties include:

Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues on the machinery and make repairs
Ability to troubleshoot PLC issues on the machinery and make repairs
Emergency and general maintenance activities, including weekend and off-shift work
Develop, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and make changes to HMI’s, and controllers
Project installation activities as assigned by the Process Engineer
Analyze and troubleshoot electrical malfunctions in equipment and related components, diagnosing and correcting the problems quickly to avoid production delays
Ensure company safety procedures are being adhered to
Regularly monitor & manage inventory levels for critical spare parts, and identify gaps
Complete a regular (weekly) safety walkthrough and compile a facility report at the detail level
Participate in all plant safety initiatives
Prioritize and repair safety related issues as defined by the safety committee and/or STOP Card program
Provide a regular (weekly) report of safety related repairs and status to the Process Engineer
Complete computer-based training on a monthly basis or when assigned
Participate in the daily production meeting and provide an update of related activities to the team
Participate in the weekly plant Wildly Important Goal (WIG) meeting and WIG related actions
Compliance with all policies, procedures, and rules as established
Effective communication skills to communicate issues and solutions to cross-functional stakeholders
Consult/communicate regularly with all functional teams in the facility
Must be able to read instructions, 1-line diagrams, ladder logic, & manuals, and use meters, hand tools, and shop equipment
Other duties as assigned