Electrical Maintenance Technician

PaperWorks US; Town of Lysander (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

PaperWorks US is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician in New York to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production equipment and install new systems. The role involves inspecting electrical components, wiring, PLCs, HMIs, and robotics, while documenting work in the CMMS and adhering to NFPA 70E standards.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in electrical tech or a five-year electrical apprenticeship, plus 5+ years of industrial experience and strong schematic-reading

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree in electrical engineering technology or completion of a five-year electrical apprenticeship.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with mechanical and electrical production equipment in an industrial setting.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and interpretation of schematics.
• Ability to read and interpret information in various formats (written, oral, diagrams, schedules).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with operators and managers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test electrical components and systems up to transformers and switchgear.
• Install new industrial electrical systems including wiring, circuits, PLCs, HMIs, robotics, lighting.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Document repairs and maintenance in CMMS/work order systems.
• Adhere to NFPA 70E lockout/tagout and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical equipment and perform safe repairs.
• Communicate status of work orders to maintenance staff and managers.
• Collaborate with operators to determine cost-effective repairs.
• Identify opportunities to save time and money in maintenance and repairs.
• Manage electrical preventive maintenance program and corrective repairs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Read electrical schematics

CMMS proficiency

Education

Associate degree in electrical engineering technology

Five-year electrical apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Summary

The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production and auxiliary equipment and installing new equipment.

Responsibilities

The Electrical Maintenance Technician will repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the following duties.

Summary of essential job functions and responsibilities:

• Inspect and test the operation of electrical components and systems up to and including transformers and switchgear
• Installation of new industrial electrical systems, including wiring, conduit, circuit breakers, PLC’s, HMI’s, robotic systems, lighting, electrical facilities equipment (transformers, switchgear).
• Read and interpret electrical and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams, and schematics
• Documenting electrical repairs and maintenance procedures in work order system
• Adherence to NFPA 70E standards for lockout/tagout and de-energizing live electrical equipment
• Troubleshoots and assesses root causes or deficiencies in electro-mechanical equipment. Diagnoses and executes repairs in a safe and efficient manner.
• Communicates status of work orders or emergency repairs to maintenance planner, electrical engineer, or maintenance manager and enlists further resources as needed.
• Consults with operators, operations managers, and other end-users to determine safest and most cost-effective repairs.
• Proactively looks for ways to save time and money in repairs, preventative maintenance, and outsourcing opportunities.
• Manages electrical preventive maintenance program and corrective maintenance repairs.

This document outlines the minimum requirements of the positions and is not intended to be all-inclusive of duties.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical engineering technology and/or completion of a five year electrical apprenticeship program.
• 5 plus years' experience and training in mechanical and electrical functions of production equipment in an industrial setting.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Ability to read and interpret information, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to solve both routine and complex electrical problems and deal with a variety of variables and implement solutions to correct.
• Ability to utilize computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking maintenance work
• Must be detail oriented, organized and energetic.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

This document outlines the minimum qualifications of the positions and is not intended to be all-inclusive of duties.

Salary: $37.00/hr. - $42.00/hr.

This range represents the expected base compensat

PaperWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.