Maintenance Electrician

Perform work involving Electrical and Mechanical skills to keep all production machines and support equipment in a reliable condition. Duties involve repairing equipment; installing, aligning and the setup of new equipment along with troubleshooting ladder logic, PLCs, and motor control systems in a 24/7 production facility.

• Is an asset to the business in every way. Promotes great working relationships, is helpful and courteous, and values the contributions of co-workers. Makes suggestions for improving the best-known methods and acknowledges and supports decisions made by management.

• Maintains function and reliability of manufacturing equipment, support equipment, and building systems by performing preventive maintenance; by operating and testing systems and equipment; restoring, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing faulty or inoperative components and parts.

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical and electronic systems by following schematics, diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, internal procedures, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.

• Interfaces with outside technical support organizations to obtain information, procedures, technical documents, and verbal instructions needed to accelerate resolution to problems.

• Improves function and reliability of production equipment and associated equipment by studying performance results; identifying failure root causes, recommending and implementing changes to equipment and procedures.

• Champions efforts to improve reliability and productivity through leadership and participation in formalized reliability improvement teams. Takes ownership for reliability improvement goals and leads others to achieve successful team results.

• Trains others in the proper techniques and procedures needed to improve their capabilities and effectiveness in maintenance department responsibilities.

• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs both verbally and using the company computer information systems.

• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal codes and regulations.

Experience in Equipment and Facilities Maintenance with knowledge of Electrical/Electronics Troubleshooting, Mechanical repair and Building repair.

Knowledgeable in the following areas:

• PLC controls and troubleshooting. PLC Programming skills a definite plus.

• Use of dvm, oscilloscope, amp probe, circuit tracers / toners. Understanding of the application of various sensors (optical, proximity, ultrasonic), understanding of encoders.

• AC and DC motors, and experience with the use and troubleshooting of servos, frequency drives and stepping motors.

• Air compressors and cooling systems.

• Paper-waste recovery, baler and cyclone systems.

• Installation and maintenance of AC power including panel boards, transformers, conduit installation and wire sizes and ampacities.

• Ability to Analyze Schematics, Drawings and Diagrams, to understand functionality, and to repair or replace parts and assemblies as needed to meet specifications.

• Competent in the use of computers and various programs including MS Word, and Excel. Proficiency with project management software a plus. Proficiency with SAP Plant Maintenance a big plus.

• PLC controls and troubleshooting. PLC Programming skills a definite plus.

• Vibration analysis, oil analysis, and other Pdm methodology.

• Use of machine tools: lathe, mill, grinder, drill press, welders (arc, gas, tig and/or mig) is a plus.

• Facilities maintenance.

• All other duties as assigned.

Previous experience in the consumer packaging and printing industry a plus.

Any of the following are a plus: Knowledge of equipment manufactured by KBA, Komori, Bobst, Jagenburg and other Industry equipment.