6501 - Maintenance - ELT2 - SR. 2 ELECTRIC TECHNICIAN

Clear Destination Inc.; Garland, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. is seeking an Electric Technician to monitor equipment and assist with preventive maintenance on extrusion and press lines.

You will troubleshoot electrical/mechanical issues, read schematics, and program drives/PLC logic, while collaborating with Operators to learn processes and perform die changes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial equipment and machinery.
• Electrical experience is preferred.
• Able to interpret electrical schematics and drawings efficiently.
• Capable of programming drives and understand PLC logic.
• Welding and machining skills are a plus.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Willing to adhere to all plant safety rules and promote safety-first environment.
• Proactive in addressing safety issues and concerns.
• Flexible with hours and travel as needed.
• Capable of managing job-related stress.

Responsibilities

• Observe all safety precautions and regulations at all times and report hazards.
• Participate actively in safety meetings.
• Understand and comply with current plant policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical/mechanical equipment failures.
• Interpret electrical schematics and drawings efficiently.
• Program drives and PLC logic.
• Learn extrusion and printing press processes with Operators.
• Perform die changes in extrusion.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all manufacturing equipment.
• Replace electrical switches, meters, motors, heater bands, sensors, and drives.
• Monitor chillers and air compressors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical experience

Schematics reading

PLC programming

Welding

Machining

MS Office

Communication

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Safety mindset

Flexibility

Stress management

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Welding equipment

Drill press

Printing Presses

Extruders

Bag machines

Job description

TITLE:

Electric Technician

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This person is heavily involved in the monitoring of equipment and will play a role in the preventative maintenance. This individual will work with the extrusion and press Operators to learn the process of operating an extrusion line. On a daily basis, must be able to effectively communicate (orally and written) with employees and other departmental personnel. Must troubleshoot equipment/process problems in manufacturing to provide additional level of technical support.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years experience in the troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial equipment and machinery.
• Electrical experience is preferred.
• Experienced with interpreting electrical schematics and drawings efficiently.
• Capable of programming drives and understand PLC logic.
• Basic welding and machining skills are a plus.
• Intermediate knowledge of standard software (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook).
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Willing to adhere to all plant safety rules and promote an environment where safety is first.
• Proactive in addressing safety issues and concerns.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must observe all safety precautions and regulations at all times in all areas where duties are performed. Will be responsible for reporting all safety hazards and potential unsafe working conditions.
• Must actively participate in safety meetings.
• Must understand and comply with all current plant policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical/mechanical equipment failures.
• Interpret electrical schematics and drawings efficiently.
• Capable of programming drives and understand PLC Logic.
• Work with the Operators to learn the processes associated with operating an extruder and printing press.
• Perform die changes in extrusion.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all manufacturing equipment.
• Perform maintenance tasks, i.e. replacing electrical switches, current & voltage meters, replacing AC & DC motors, heater bands, temp controllers, thermocouples, solenoids, counters, and Vector drives.
• Monitor the chillers and air compressors.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Must possess ambition and make suggestions for improvement.
• Must have good interpersonal/leadership skills and be able to interface with all departments and associate levels.
• Must have good teamwork skills and be able to interface with all crew members and relief personnel and work toward resolving conflict congenially.
• Make an extra effort to deal with coworkers and supervisors on a mature and positive basis.
• Must be willing to handle job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace.
• Must have flexibility to accept additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Must be willing to work off-shifts, overtime and weekends as necessary for business needs.
• Must have regular reliable attendance as well as ability to work outside the regular schedule as required.
• Willingness to travel since some travel may be required for training or support purposes.

TRAINING:

The Electric Technician will be trained on safety, paperwork, machine operation, materials knowledge and housekeeping. The Electric Technician will need to learn the process of troubleshooting and repair of various equipment including extruders, printing presses, bag machines, separators, and other equipment used in the production of polyethylene blown film products.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICES & SOFTWARE:

• Hand and pneumatic tools
• Welder, Grinder, Drill Press
• Printing Presses
• Extruders, Bag Machines, Winders, Separators
• Pallet Jack, Forklift