Industrial Maintenance Electrician - 1st Shift

ZipRecruiter; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure quality production through effective machine operation and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of electrical components, PLC programming, and safety protocols. This role involves maintaining equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and adhering to safety standards to ensure a smooth production process. Join a dynamic team that values safety and quality, and contribute to a workplace where your skills will be recognized and rewarded.

Qualifications

• Extensive training in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a stable process to ensure quality parts.
• Perform preventative maintenance and complete work orders.
• Safely operate equipment on all production lines.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical schematics interpretation

Electrical testing equipment proficiency

Troubleshooting

Wiring and assembly

Knowledge of safety and quality procedures

Education

Two-year associates electrical/electronics degree

Accredited apprentice program training

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC (SLC500)

Siemens PLC (S7)

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Job Description

Ensure the machine is running a quality part by maintaining a stable process.

All other duties as assigned, including assisting and learning job requirements of other job classifications as required.

Preventative maintenance on machines when scheduled, complete and close out work orders.

Maintain maintenance logs, records, and other documentation.

Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Maintain clear effective communication with others in order to produce maximum results with minimum hassle.

Adhere to Lock out/Tag out program.

Observe all safe practice guidelines.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

Safely and efficiently operate equipment on all production lines.

Participate in the correction of any line safety issues.

Perform required checks.

Working knowledge of all electrical components.

Adhere to all Arc Flash requirements.

Complete understanding of recent NEC standards and NFPA 70e Regulations.

Help achieve successful performance for the MS and GMP audit.

Requirements

• Satisfactory work and attendance record.
• Knowledge of safety and quality procedures.
• Two-year associates electrical/electronics degree, or similar training in an accredited apprentice program required. Extensive training and thorough understanding and operation of PLC programming, wiring, and troubleshooting.
• PLC programming experience with Allen Bradley (SLC500) and Siemens (S7).
• Proficient use of electrical testing equipment.
• Ability to interpret and work from all electrical schematics, including Ladder Diagrams and Wiring Diagrams.
• Must be able to assemble, troubleshoot, and repair equipment from electrical drawings.

Working knowledge of electrical components such as:

• Power circuits
• Switch gears
• Motors
• DC Drives
• AC VFD
• Solenoids
• Relays
• Timers
• Motors Starters
• Data Memory
• Electronic Logic

Complete understanding of basic electrical theories including:

• Basic Circuitry
• Ohm's Law
• Parallel and Serial Wiring
• Voltage and current relationships in parallel and serial wiring