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Electrical Maintenance Technician
Ravenna
, OhioElectrical Maintenance Technician
Akron, OH
3rd Shift
Electrical Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the safe design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all plant electrical and mechanical systems, including high- and low-voltage circuitry, controls, and machinery. The position leads and trains electricians, ensures compliance with safety regulations and electrical codes, maintains detailed equipment records, and performs complex repairs and preventative maintenance using technical drawings and toolroom equipment. Strong teamwork, independent problem-solving, and continuous process improvement are essential.
Electrical Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:
Monitor and follow all safety preventative measures and practices, including 5S+ safety guidelines in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures. Must work in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment
Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk
Must be responsible for the design, installation, maintenance and record keeping of all plant electrical equipment and systems
Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately
Must be familiar with and have the ability to operate plant machinery related to job assignments
Must be able to use computer programs to assist in recording data, making labels, printing tooling layouts, obtaining prints and specifications, printing ship-sets, etc.
Perform all types of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs on plant machinery including modifying machinery power circuts to make them compatible with facility feed lines
Must be accountable for process, evaluation, measurement, documentation, and improvement on a continuous basis
Design, install, inspect, and maintain all 480 volt and 120 volt circuitry
Design, install, and test controls and cable systems
Have a thorough knowledge of all bearings, seals, clutches, pumps, gears, etc.
Troubleshoot all electrical equipment, such as motors, transformers, controls, instruments, lights, heaters, etc.
Understand interface between mechanical and electrical controls, as well as inspect all electrical work to ensure compliance with applicable codes
Work independently in planning, laying out, and performing assigned machine repair work
Works from complicated machine drawings, part list, specifications, schematics, and verbal instructions
Reproduce and/or repair machine parts, holders, and attachments to strict tolerances utilizing tool room equipment, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, welders, etc.
Electrical Maintenance Technician Qualifications:
High School Diploma plus 4 years formal trades training or equivalent experience
Experience in industrial equipment electrical systems, including P.L.C. controls and troubleshooting preferred
Familiarity with the N.E.C. (National Electrical Code)
Must be able to read and use complicated drawings, diagrams and specifications
Use electrical hand tools and associated electrical measuring devices
