Lead Electrical Technician

Description:

Job Summary:

The Electrical Technician will repair, maintain, and facilitate installation of industrial machines used in manufacturing and production operations with a focus on troubleshooting and repairing electronic, mechanical, and electrical equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

- None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Troubleshoot and repair electronic, mechanical, and electrical equipment.

- Inspect, dismantle, and reassemble mechanical and electrical production equipment.

- Work from engineering drawings, rough sketches, manuals, verbal instruction, schematics, operating or repair manuals, blueprints, or layout plans.

- Communicate daily with associates to assist and learn problem solutions for associated production equipment.

- Make maintenance decisions based on production priorities and available resources.

- Maintain working knowledge of spare parts and their locations to maximize productivity.

- Ensures proper operation of manufacturing machines and industrial equipment.

- Gathers and assembles parts for repairs or modifications based on blueprints.

- Troubleshoots and repairs machines including when unexpected issues arise.

- Performs preventive maintenance makes repairs on older machines.

- Provides advice and recommendations to management concerning new machinery.

- Plans and facilitates installation of new or refurbished machinery, which may include building platforms and foundations.

- Conducts safety inspections of facilities.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

A full benefits package which includes: medical, dental, vision, 401k and company match eligibility after 1 year, vacation time, NYS sick time.

Requirements:

Experience/Education: 3-5 years in a similar role coupled with a technical degree from an accredited technical school or university

Job Requirements:

- Must be able to operate electrical/electronic test equipment

- Must have a working knowledge of electrical drives, be able to use manuals for troubleshooting purposes

- Must have the ability to complete electrical projects, modifications, and repairs to the highest standards

- Must be able to troubleshoot to determine need for replacing PLC parts, replace PLC processors, install/maintain PLC hardware

- Must be able to install/maintain/troubleshoot servo motors, AC motors, and DC motors.

- Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC circuits on multiple types of machinery and equipment including but, not limited to breaking down schematics or engineering prints.

- Machine installation, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical knowledge and experience

- NFPA 70E and National Electrical Code highly recommending for position

- Excellent verbal and written communication

- Pneumatic and Hydraulic system knowledge preferred

- HVAC certified or knowledge preferred

- Press Repair and Die Monitoring system knowledge preferred

- Welding and Fabrication Skills preferred

Physical Requirements:

- Prolonged periods standing, stretching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling required.

- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

- Visual acuity to properly inspect and modify large and detailed portions of machinery.

- Manual dexterity to assemble, disassemble, adjust, and relocate machines.