Electrical Mechanic

JM Eagle; Magnolia (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

JM Eagle in Magnolia, AR is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, repair and maintain production equipment, buildings and facilities.

You will read mechanical and electrical drawings, diagnose issues and apply proper repair procedures, with hands-on use of welding, power tools and hoisting equipment.

Collaborating with E&R and Production teams, you will train others, follow safety practices and complete required records while keeping work areas clean.

Qualifications

• College or trade school certifications in mechanical and electrical courses.
• 2+ years verifiable experience in electrical & maintenance repairs.
• Able to read and create mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Good knowledge of electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Installs, sets up and maintains mechanical and electrical equipment as directed.
• Diagnoses issues and applies proper repair procedures.
• Operates hoisting equipment and uses power tools safely.
• Interprets mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and PLC programs.
• Trains inexperienced employees on the job as required.
• Keeps E&R equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Works with Production department at all times.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Read drawings

PLC programming

CAD programs

UpKeep program

MS Office

Education

College or trade school certifications in mechanical and electrical courses

Tools

Arc welding equipment

Power tools

Hoisting equipment

Hand tools

CAD software

PLC programming software

Job description

Summary

To install, repair and maintain production equipment, buildings and facilities.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs, sets up and maintains mechanical and electrical equipment as directed and assists others with electrical equipment.
• Possesses a working knowledge of mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Diagnosis and employs the proper procedures for the relief of trouble.
• Utilizes hoisting and rigging procedures as required to ensure the safe completion of assigned tasks.
• Determines when parts need replacement and repairs are necessary.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and PLC programming.
• Works in the company of others in the performance of both mechanical and electrical duties.
• Works in cooperation with the Production department at all times.
• Possesses a working knowledge of the following equipment.
  • Arc welding and cutting equipment.
  • Power tools such as drill press, cut‑off saw, and portable power tools.
  • Hand tools of the mechanical and electrical trades.
  • Hoisting equipment.
  • Uses safe working practices and reports hazardous conditions at all times.
  • Completes required records as required.
• Directs the activities of another when assigned.
• Possesses the necessary tools of the trade.
• Trains inexperienced employees on the job as required.
• Works in teams with others in E & R and Production.
• Performs other miscellaneous jobs as directed.
• Keeps E&R equipment and working area clean and orderly.
• Operates mobile and hoisting equipment in performance of E&R work.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Works within guidelines and policies of JM Eagle. Follows guidelines and directives supplied by Supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• College or trade school certifications in mechanical and electrical courses.
• 2+ year’s verifiable experience in electrical & maintenance repairs.
• Able to read and create mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Good knowledge of electrical codes.

Computer Skills

PC experience required. Working knowledge of UpKeep program, MS Office, PLC programs, and CAD programs.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as ratios, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

• Sight capabilities to distinguish proper product identification as well as warning and operational indicators.
• Hearing capabilities to distinguish differences in warning alarm indicators and standard operation indicators.
• Sight capabilities to identify accuracy and neatness of required job assignments.
• Balancing to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching in all areas due to possible limited observation.
• Ability to verbally communicate either face to face or via telephone with other employees to accomplish all assigned job requirements.
• Hear and understand verbal communication whether it be face to face or via telephone.
• Ability to confirm by sight quality level of raw materials and products produced to determine acceptance and or denial of each.
• Lift 26-50 pounds and carry it up to 30 feet.
• Walking through, under and around equipment with a clearance of 30”.
• Activate and use telephone, computer, and calculator.
• Ability to feel objects, such as textures, size and shape and to determine temperature by touching of skin, primarily by that of finger tips.
• Ability to grasp office utensils and use them in accordance with a safe working manner so as not to injure oneself or fellow employees.

Work Environment

• Inside and outside environments apply.
• Subject to extreme cold, temperatures below 32 degrees for period of more than one hour.
• Subject to extreme heat, temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• Subject to noise, causing reason to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
• Subject to vibration, exposure fluctuating movements of the body.
• Subject to hazards such as moving machinery, electrical currents, falling debris, exposure to chemicals, gases, high heat, or explosives.
• Subject to unregulated atmospheric conditions caused by odors, fumes, gases, poor ventilation, and dusts.
• Subject to oils and other cutting fluids.