Electrical Maintenance Specialist

ME Global Inc. dba ME Elecmetal; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

ME Elecmetal is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to maintain and repair electric, diesel, and LP-powered industrial trucks, conveyors, and production equipment. You will read blueprints, troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic systems, and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

The role requires a minimum of one year in heavy industrial maintenance and completion of a two-year electrical program or an accredited electrical apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of heavy industrial maintenance experience plus a 2-year electrical program or accredited apprenticeship.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, piping and welding.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills required.
• Experience repairing industrial lift trucks preferred; Minnesota electrician license preferred or internal exam.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electric, diesel, and LP-powered industrial trucks per manufacturer specs.
• Inspect, repair, and adjust conveyors and related components.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on production equipment.
• Read and work from blueprints, wiring diagrams, sketches, and manuals.
• Disassemble equipment to access defective components with tools and cranes.
• Perform preventative maintenance including lubrication and inspections.
• Align and assemble machinery to foundations or structures; weld and secure as needed.
• Fabricate/repair components using arc and gas welding and metalworking tools.
• Keep work areas organized; adhere to ISO standards and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Piping

Welding

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Lift trucks

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

Two-year vocational/technical electrical maintenance program

Electrical apprenticeship program

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Welding equipment

Job description

• Maintain and repair electric, diesel, and LP-powered industrial trucks in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Inspect, repair, and adjust conveyor systems and related components.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on production equipment.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, wiring diagrams, sketches, and technical manuals.
• Disassemble equipment to access and replace defective components using hand tools, power tools, hoists, and cranes.
• Perform preventative maintenance including lubrication, cleaning, and system inspections.
• Align, assemble, bolt, weld, and secure machinery and equipment to foundations or structures.
• Fabricate and repair components using arc and gas welding, brazing, and metalworking tools (drill press, grinder, etc.).
• Maintain organized work areas and comply with plant housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to ISO standards, quality policies, and established work procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of heavy industrial maintenance experience and completion of a two-year vocational/technical electrical maintenance program, OR completion of an accredited electrical apprenticeship program.

Required Skills

• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, piping, and welding.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience repairing industrial lift trucks preferred.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and welding equipment.

Preferred Skills

• Licensed Electrician: Must possess a valid Minnesota electrician’s license.
• Unlicensed Electrician: Must successfully complete internal electrician competency examination.

At ME, we offer innovative and rich benefit programs without the rich costs for our people, including medical, dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, wellness program, and 401(k) with company matching.