Electrical/ Controls Technician - Night Shift - 12 Hours 2-2-3 Rotation

POSITION PURPOSE

 This is a safety sensitive position.  The position is responsible for electrically maintaining the plant manufacturing equipment and assuring compliance with the National Electric Code.  The position interacts with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Equipment vendors and Machine Integrators.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

1. Recommend, repair and install electrical and electronic equipment to maintain plant manufacturing efficiency.
2. Perform standard electrical PM activities on plant equipment as scheduled by the maintenance planner.
3. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
4. Excellent understanding and follow all safety rules in an industrial setting.
5. Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electric Code.
6. Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems. 
7. Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices.
8. Read blueprints or technical diagrams before doing work.
9. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools
10. Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers.
11. Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
12. Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications.
13. Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
14. Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
15. Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment.
16. Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
17. Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
18. Troubleshoot PLC issues on the manufacturing lines and machines.
19. Share Call-In duty with the other plant electrical staff to ensure electrical coverage at all times.
20. All other jobs as assigned.

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