Electrical Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Safety Equipment Discount

Training & Development

Job summary

Reading Truck is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to perform skilled work in the construction, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical and electronic equipment used in industrial applications.

Responsibilities include installing new electrical equipment, reading schematics, performing medium voltage switching, and ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations while collaborating with a team of coworkers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical trade equipment, materials and practices.
• Understanding health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Familiarity with codes, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of electronic theory and PLC operation.
• Ability to read diagrams and prints, and update them as needed.
• Strong communication and independent work ability.
• Experience with PLC-based equipment installation and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and overhaul electrical and electromechanical equipment.
• Install new electrical gear per NEC and company standards.
• Troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems and equipment.
• Prepare and install conduits and wiring.
• Perform medium voltage switching and operate generators.
• Read and update technical diagrams and prints.
• Follow clearance standards and safety regulations.
• Work safely and cooperatively with teammates.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Conduit and wiring tools

Job description

How You Will Make an Impact

The Electrical Maintenance Technician will perform skilled work in the construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment, apparatus and fixtures used in industrial application.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Inspect, maintain, repair and overhaul electromechanical, electrical control, lighting, wiring, communications, and solid-state electrical equipment, using a variety of electrical test equipment, meters, powered and non-powered tools and equipment.
• Install new electrical and electronic equipment according to the National Electrical Code and company electrical standards.
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
• Prepare, install and assemble conduits and wiring through them.
• Perform medium voltage switching (600 volts) and operate generators in support of operations.
• Read technician diagrams and prints. Accurately maintain, document and revise diagrams and prints with any changes.
• Comply with and practice proper equipment clearance standards.
• Perform all work in compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety and environment regulations.
• Comply with station lockout/tag out procedures as mandated by company policy.
• Work safely and cooperatively with co-workers

Required Credentials

Experience:

• Methods, equipment and materials used in the electrical trade.
• General knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Principles of electronic theory as applied to electrical and electronic circuits, wiring and electrical equipment
• Theory of operation and use of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) units and other computer based equipment.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Install, including programming, and troubleshooting PLC based equipment.

How We Make an Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/

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