Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Gus Perdikakis Associates; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to join their team in Middletown. This role involves maintaining and repairing production equipment, ensuring both short-term and long-term reliability. You will be responsible for troubleshooting electrical issues, performing preventive maintenance, and optimizing equipment performance. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment with the potential to transition to a full-time role after the contract period. If you are skilled in electrical systems and enjoy solving complex problems, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial electrical maintenance with journeyman license.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment to ensure reliability.
• Troubleshoot and solve electrical control problems for manufacturing.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Preventive maintenance

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman license

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

ControlLogix systems

SLC 500

RSlogix software

Job description

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

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Engineering and Technical Recruiter at Gus Perdikakis Associates

Middletown, OH

Pay: Based on experience

This is a 3–6-month contract assignment (with an opportunity to become a full-time employee after the contract is completed)

Hours: average 10 hours a day, 7 am to 5 pm

The Electrical Technician is primarily responsible for maintaining and repairing the production equipment. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the technician will develop and implement the maintenance programs necessary to ensure the short-term and long-term reliability of the equipment, as well as lead the effort to optimize maintenance costs, maximize equipment availability and reduce unsafe conditions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Troubleshoot, repair, problem-solve, and maintain all electrical control problems for all manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshooting machine malfunctions using electronic and PLC techniques.
• Perform routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance on all electrical equipment/parts.
• Study equipment manuals to develop audit items and preventative maintenance schedule.
• Install or assist in the installation of new equipment, including proper layout and alignment.
• Makes preventative maintenance checks and inspections as required and on time.
• Identify, research, prepare and present solutions to control problems and continuous improvement projects.
• Evaluate equipment malfunctions with a sense of urgency to minimize downtime.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
• Modify equipment as necessary to improve safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.
• Perform tasks in a quality fashion by meeting or exceeding the internal customers' requirements.
• Communicate professionally with plant personnel as to the important repair steps taken, parts ordered, and estimated time to complete the repairs or projects.
• Maintain proper housekeeping expectations for work area, equipment and tools.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Journeyman licensed with 5+ years of experience in an industrial electrical maintenance position.
• PLC experience, preferably Allen Bradley such as SLC 500, RSlogix 5/500/5000, PLC5, ControlLogix, Micrologix, and Panelview systems.
• Strong electrical knowledge (circuit breakers and fixtures).
• Demonstrated fault-finding experience.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and schematics.
• Proficient communication skills – particularly, the ability to explain complex electrical issues.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work, such as climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting, and bending for extended periods of time.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Manufacturing, Engineering, and Other

Industries

Manufacturing and IT System Operations and Maintenance

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