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Kearny, NJ, US, 07032-4398

SUMMARY

The purpose of the Electrical Technician is to assist in the installation and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment. This role also provides maintenance repairs to industrial machinery as needed to keep a continuous manufacturing process supported. Uses man lifts, forklifts, hoists, and all electrical testing equipment required. Must work safely and follow all documented and "common sense" safety policies and procedures.

This individual is expected to perform as a professional, highly skilled, and exceptionally competent maintenance person. They must be able to analyze causes of breakdowns and carry out corrective measures.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on- the -job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem.


• Take personal ownership to work safely each day and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety


• Basic industrial electrical code. (local compliance issues)


• Capability to read schematics and P&ID drawings


• Fusing, thermal overload protection, wire sizing, motor theory, etc.


• AC, DC, and Servo drive system (basics)


• Be able to safely conduct motor control and power circuit troubleshooting. Understand fuse sizing, take motor amp readings, understand basic DC motor control.


• Ability to fully troubleshoot drives-DC and AC variable frequency and communicate technically with outside technical support when needed. Ability to fully understand and finely tune the various control loops in the plant including IM/APC systems and weight control equipment. Fully competent in electrical noise avoidance-grounding, shielding, etc. (at least 2 persons, each plant)


• Burner system understanding, troubleshooting and properly tuning (at least 2 persons, each plant)


• Basic Skills, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical gear


• Install and repair complex industrial equipment


• Helps to Maintains all Plant electrical and electronic sys.

• Assist in the development of PM and Predictive maintenance program for all motors and panels Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, andlighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken components.


• When appropriate or when plant decides lead efforts for electrical root cause analyzes


• Establish a program to monitor all critical motor in the plant.


• Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other maintenance workers.

• Be lead person for electrical downtime and trouble shooting

*Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, motors, and position sensing devices.

• Complies with good housekeeping practices on the job and ensures work areas are clean and picked up after each job completion

• Helps with electrical training of other maintenance personnel

• Help coordinate electrical training program and efforts for the plant.

• Complies with safety requirements and notifies management of noted exceptions.

• Follows all environmental compliance polices & programs.

• Works as instructed with outside contractors.

• Be a lead person for all electrical projects and installation that are maintenance responsibility.


• Be maintenance contact person on automation projects.

• Willing to attend annual training for new or improved electrical & PLC sys.

• Comply with all plant rules

• Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area

• All other duties as assigned or needed


• Regular Attendance on site and ability to rotate to varying shifts

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• Basic Computer Skills


• Electrical


• PLC


• Hydraulic


• Pneumatics


• Basic Blueprint & Schematic reading


• Basic Welding


• Able to think under pressure and make quick decisions


• Ability to work well in a team or alone


• Able to communicate in English


• Good attention to detail

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

The employee must be able to operate a computer or other keyboard instrument

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent


• High school or GED


• PLC Training

Experience:

• Preferably seven- (7) years' experience in related maintenance trade or occupation that involved electrical and electronic components in a manufacturing environment.


• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.


• Interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.


• Can work independently with minimal direct supervision withdrive toward accomplishment, and to produce high quality work.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Able to do repetitive hand, arm, leg movements for several hours


• Able to climb on and off fork truck


• Ability to stand for 10 - 12 hours straight


• Able to climb and descend stairs for up to 12 hours continuously


• Lift and push and pull 50lbs more than one hundred times per day


• Must be able to squat, bend at the waist and knees freely


• Exposure to temperature extremes


• Exposure to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable


• Handle, control or feel objects, tools, or control--continuously


• Repetitive movements

It is a requirement to be a U.S. citizen OR have valid proof of authorization to work in the United States.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.Requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

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