Maintenance Electrician in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Overview

United Trades of America is looking for several positions in the Fort Smith area.

Shift is 12-hour shift. Requires weekends, holidays, and frequent overtime. Tobacco Free Facility inside and outside for 12-hour shift. Must be willing to pass a drug/ and background screening. Must have a HS diploma or GED. Pay Range depending on experience $20 to $30 per hour. Dependable Transportation.

to be responsible for safely maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting and installing all machinery in the plant.

Strong electrical skills. Must be able to do the following:

• Read and understand electrical prints, American and European standard
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment to the component level
• Repair electrical circuits, soldering will be required
• Must also be able to cross reference electrical components (drives, fuses, motors, sensors, photo eyes, prox switches, limit switches, ect.) between brands for replacement of discontinued equipment
• Understand PLC ladder logic
• Programming abilities are a plus
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code
• Bearing specs and installation
• Knowledge of pumps
• Knowledge of mechanical drive trains
• Mechanical timing and adjustments
• Read mechanical prints

Good mechanical skills including the following:

• Must be able to read parts manuals and create parts list
• Understanding of hydraulic systems
• Understanding of pneumatic systems
• Understanding of air compressors and air dryers
• Responsible for some predictive maintenance duties (infrared, oil analysis, vibration analysis).
• Preventative maintenance, perform PM s on equipment.
• Work with outside contractors.
• Strong computer skills. Knowledge of CMMS systems, SAP experience is a plus.

• Education - H.S. Education or equivalent preferred. Computer literate. Technical certifications, associate degrees, and bachelor degrees are a plus.
• Experience - Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Reasoning Ability - problem solving skills and deductive reasoning skills are essential for the position. Ability to interpret a variety of information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds at a time, climb ladders and stairs if needed, stand for long periods of time.
• Experience with Bobst cutters, Marquip sheeters, KBA presses, and HVAC a plus.

If you are interested please text Amber at  and apply at

All applicants must submit to background check and drug screen