Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician ensures the daily, safe, efficient and effective operations of all plant equipment, machinery, vehicles and plant facilities, as well as assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. certification or equivalent working experience required.

• 2+ years in an industrial manufacturing setting required.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance checks on equipment required.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment required.
• 2+ years of experience in residential/industrial electrical
• Valid driver's license required.

• Support continuous improvement in all aspects of production through performing all duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager and Plant Management such as but not limited to:
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks for plant machinery and equipment, the physical plant, utilities and grounds to assure the safe and efficient operation in accordance with state, federal, local regulations and company procedures
• Test circuitry and components using special testing equipment such as multi-meters and mega ohm meters
• Perform installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment and infrastructure.
• Diagnose machine and/or equipment malfunctions, operating malfunctions, and operating difficulties and makes repairs and adjustments in order to minimize downtime.
• PLC and motor variable frequency drive knowledge preferred.
• Install, repair and troubleshoot various low voltage systems including door control, camera, cat5/6 media and associated communication devices.
• Perform installation and repairs of electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures in building.
• Ensures all electrical installations and repairs comply with state codes and regulations
• Examine, test, maintain and repair all physical plant machinery and equipment to assure safe and efficient operations
• Record and log maintenance repairs and inspections
• Process work orders as assigned incorporating and prioritizing needs according to overall effect on plant operations
• Comply with the company’s safety programs, policy and expectations
• Work safely and communicate safety risks or concerns right away
• Follow good housekeeping practices for maintenance and production areas such as washing, cleaning and maintaining tools and other equipment.
• Operate lifts, industrial trucks and non-motorized pallet jacks as required.
• Comply with the company’s safety programs, policy and expectations
• Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to support ongoing continuous improvements of food safety programs.
• Work safety and communicate safety risks or concerns right away.
• Install rigid conduit and cable systems as needed.

• Inspect, maintain and repair cooling and heating systems
• Repair and install pipes, fittings, fixtures and other plumbing duties as required
• Maintain and repair pumps, valves and motors as required by management
  
  Construct and repair production facilities, including building, structure walls, floors, cabinets and fixtures
• Assist in maintaining the safe conditions of facility and grounds may include snow and ice removal from entrances, emergency exits and walkways.

• Electrical knowledge ranging from 24 volts of power to 480 volts (3 phase).
• Ability to operate industrial equipment such as hand wrenches, power tools, grinders and tape measure.
• Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver license.
• Ability to utilize basic math skills, including a variety of calculations.
• Ability to legibly document data for record keeping purposes.
• Ability to read and record data from various gauges.
• Analytical ability related to complex information and problem solving.
• Ability to understand wire diagrams, blueprints and diagrams.
• Ability to implement all safety procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical information through use of written documentation or oral presentation.
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