Electrical Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

Tenneco Inc.; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for the 1st shift. The role requires performing maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical systems with minimal supervision within the Maintenance Group.

Applicants should have three years of Industrial Electrical Technician experience or an Electrical Technician certification, be able to read electrical prints, and comply with safety procedures. Occasional PPE and heavy lifting may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Industrial Electrical Technician or certification in Electrical Technician field.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical prints, diagrams and drawings.
• Proficient with shop math and basic precision measuring devices.
• Ability to identify efficient work paths and exercise judgment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems and components.
• Repair and replace defective parts in motors, controllers, switches and wiring.
• Test and calibrate devices; diagnose electrical faults.
• Plan and lay out work orders from blueprints and schematics.
• Ensure safety procedures and PPE are followed.
• Operate powered industrial trucks as needed.
• Assist Electrical Engineer under supervision.

Skills

Electrical theory

Read electrical prints & drawings

Industrial electrical maintenance

Education

Electrical Technician certification

Job description

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Electrical Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

PAY GRADE: V(a) (without license); V(c) (with license)

JOB DESCRIPTION: Performs a variety of activities with the ability to identify and implement efficient paths of action to finish the assigned work. Must be able to perform assigned work to acceptable quality and proficiency levels with ability to exercise independent judgment and to establish and maintain solid working relationships with others.

Should be able to test, calibrate, diagnose, and repair various devices. Good communication and organization skills. Should be able to perform the listed duties, but not limited to, with minimal supervision and/or assistance from supervisor or Electrical Engineering within the Maintenance Group.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• Facilities maintenance requires the performance of tasks incidental to preserving or improving the physical structure.
• Repairing and replacing defective parts in motors, controllers, switchboards, switches, conductors and other electrical fixtures.
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing electromechanical, electrical, and electronic components of machinery and equipment, including transformers and Hydraulic and pneumatic devices.
• Performing preventive repair and maintenance of plant and shop electronic and electrical systems, devices, equipment and components.
• Testing solid-state circuitry to find defective parts in digital and analog equipment and replacing defective parts.
• Apply electrical theory or related knowledge in testing and modifying operational or developmental electrical control circuitry of equipment within the facility.
• Utilizing specialized digital cameras and thermo-graphic imaging to perform infrared analysis and examination of facilities equipment.
• Designing and modifying motor power control equipment circuits, reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Planning and laying work orders or work from instructions, using sketches, blueprints, and drawings.
• Making sure the accurate and appropriate completion of all preventive electrical Technician duties.
• Modify electrical prototypes in order to correct operational deviations under the general direction of an Electrical Engineer.
• Willing and able to operate Powered Industrial Truck Equipment (scissor lifts, etc.).
• Implement the company’s safety procedures.
• Any other duties as assigned.

TOOLS:

• Provide own hand tools and measuring devices common to these job requirements.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

• Requires knowledge gained from related training and practical experience as an Industrial Electrical Technician. Must be able to perform assigned work to acceptable quality and proficiency levels.
• Ability to use shop math, basic precision measuring devices, knowledge of the trade, ability to read and interpret electrical prints and drawings.
• Ability to identify and recommend efficient paths of action to finish the assigned work.
• Ability to exercise supervised judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain solid working relationships with others.
• Should be able to test, calibrate, diagnose, and repair various devices.
• Good communication and organization skills.
• Three years’ experience in Industrial Electrical Technician field or Certification in Electrical Technician field from an accredited institution.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 40-75lbs.
• Standing/Walking: 70%
• Bending/Squatting/Twisting/Pushing/Pulling/Grasping: 30%-70%
• Frequently required to stand for long periods.
• Requires the ability to maintain a high level of mental concentration and emotional stability.
• Some areas in the facility involve exposure to potentially hazardous materials, which will require the use of additional personal protective equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to extreme heat. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, chemicals, coolants, oils, and electrical power.

PPE including, but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel toe shoes required in designated areas.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.