1st shift Industrial Electrical/Electronic Specialist

JPS Composite Materials; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401K with company match

Flex Spending Account / Health Savings

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Corporate Discount Program

Quarterly Bonus opportunities

Referral and Retention Bonuses

Sports Sponsorship for youth athletic

Job summary

JPS Composite Materials, based in North Carolina, seeks an electrical/electronic specialist to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems on industrial machinery and equipment. You will diagnose malfunctions and work with maintenance, engineers, operators, and vendors to implement solutions.

The role requires following electrical codes and blueprints, using diagnostic tools, and ensuring equipment reliability across systems including PLCs and control circuits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience as a mechatronics technician, maintenance electrician, or electronics technician.
• Experience with PLC drive systems, electrical installations, motor starters, variable frequency drives and soft start motor drives, and familiar with a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Siemens drives is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems on industrial machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose malfunctioning equipment and recommend replacements or repairs.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineers, operators, and vendors on troubleshooting and scheduling.

Skills

Mechatronics experience

PLC drives

Electrical installations

Siemens drives

Job description

While working safely, the electrical/electronic specialist installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs electrical systems, apparatuses, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment by following electrical codes, manuals, safety, schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications. Incumbent will install power supply, control wiring, and conduit for newly installed equipment. Will diagnose malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, solenoids, HMI, relays, lighting, electro-mechanical systems, electro-pneumatic systems, electro-hydraulic systems, and HVAC systems such as programmable logic controllers and distributive control systems along with input/output devices and sensors used by these systems. Will interact with other maintenance department personnel, engineers, machine operators and equipment vendors to evaluate troubleshooting methods, equipment history, possible replacement equipment and timetables when completing a given job. Incumbent will use electrical diagnostic equipment, such as volt-meters, amp meters, oscilloscopes and all shop equipment and tools. The electrical/electronic specialist will perform other related duties as determined by Preparation Technical Manager and/or Plant Manager. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3 years + work experience as a mechatronics technician, maintenance electrician or electronics technician.
• Experience with PLC drive systems, electrical installations and applicable computer knowledge, motor starters, variable frequency drives and soft start motor drives and familiar with a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with siemens drives is a plus.

JPS Composite Materials (JPS, www.jpscm.com) is a wholly owned operating company within the Steel Partners Diversified Industrial Segment. JPS is a manufacturer of high-performance fabrics servicing the aerospace, military, commercial, and industrial markets.

The company's materials are found in a multitude of composite matrix applications including commercial aircraft interiors, radomes for commercial and military aircraft, ballistic applications for military vests and vehicles as well as electronic applications including automobile sensors and telecommunication antenna. JPS has over 60 years of experience in our markets and is the primary supplier of these products in North America.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Company provided life insurance and short-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flex Spending Account / Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Corporate Discount Program
• Opportunities to thrive within the company
• Quarterly Bonus opportunities
• Referral and Retention Bonuses
• Sports Sponsorship for youth athletic coaches