Electrical Maintenance Technician

Davlyn Group; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in textile manufacturing is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician. The role includes overseeing the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical components in a high-volume industrial setting. Ideal candidates will have a strong electrical background and skills in troubleshooting and maintaining various manufacturing equipment, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong background in machine maintenance.
• Experience with PLC and HMI functions.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical components.
• Ensure maintenance programs are fulfilled.
• Install and support new equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical control systems

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree in a technical field

Job description

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Description

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Electrical Maintenance Technician will oversee the installation, assembly, repair, and maintenance of electrical components on production machinery. The ideal candidate should have a strong electrical background in troubleshooting electrical equipment including PLC’s, motor controls, relays, sensors, switches, and other equipment up to 480VAC in a manufacturing environment.

Davlyn Group is a fast-growing, privately owned technical textile company based in Spring City, PA, just outside of Philadelphia, with additional locations in Norristown, PA and Independence, VA. Through our Amatex, Darco Southern, Davlyn Manufacturing, and Norfab businesses, our products and engineering services are used by thousands of customers in over 50 countries to help keep heat in its place, improve safety, and increase productivity. DGH is a leading manufacturer of technical textiles, fabrics and yarns used in the appliance industry, industrial markets, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical components of various pieces of industrial equipment in a high-volume industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ensure that all aspects of the preventative and corrective maintenance programs are being fulfilled as they relate to electrical, mechanical and control system requirements.
• Partners up with Engineering and other technicians to order and install replacement parts for machines.
• Effectively diagnose machine electrical and mechanical system malfunctions and concisely detail root cause(s) of malfunctions while providing a remedy and action plan.
• Ability to understand detailed electrical and mechanical schematics
• Must have experience with 480-volt 3 phase wiring, some 480V work may be required
• Provide support to and install new equipment
• Repair, install and dismantle machinery and equipment according to plans which involves working at heights, climbing ladders, and using mobile equipment (cranes, forklift, scissor lift, etc.).
• Maintain a safe work area.
  
  

Requirements

Have a strong background in machine maintenance with a solid fundamental understanding of electrical control systems

Basic knowledge of PLC and HMI functions.

Must be able to use analog and digital multimeters

Works well independently and with others.

Excellent communication skills.

Organized with attention to detail.

Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Capable of reading and interpreting electrical schematics.

Welding/fabrication skills are a plus.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Associate’s Degree in a technical field, preferred.
• Two years technical experience.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
  
  

Travel

• This position does not require travel.
  
  

Shift Hours

• 1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Thursday.
  
  

All shifts receive a 30-minute unpaid lunch, daily. This is an on-site role.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions of this job, the supervisor will:

• Perform some physical exertion, including lifting up to 50 pounds, independently.
• Regularly be required to stand, walk, bend and move about the facility, sometimes for several hours consecutively.
• Must be able to clearly see and differentiate colors.
• Must be capable of hearing proficiently, with or without the aid of a device.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The facility is not air conditioned and is subject to hot temperatures during the summer months.
• Many areas of the production floor have a very high noise level. Hearing protection is required in these areas.
• Regularly work near moving mechanical parts.
• Come in contact with fiberglass.
  
  

Other Duties/Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Davlyn Group believes that all people are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Davlyn Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Davlyn Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Textile Manufacturing

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