Electrical Technician (Overnights)

Precious Plate; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Precious Plate is seeking an Electrical Technician to join our manufacturing team. This full-time role is on nights (7pm-7am) with a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, reporting to the Facilities Manager and Electrical Supervisor.

You will troubleshoot and repair up to 480V electrical systems, install wiring, maintain PLCs, and perform preventive maintenance in our ISO/TS-compliant environment. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two (2) year degree in electrical technology or equivalent experience preferred.
• Familiarity with blueprints, schematics, and ladder diagrams.
• Experience with electrical panel building and diagnosis of electrical circuits.
• Familiarity with maintenance, plumbing, and carpentry preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Basic math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment up to 480V.
• Repair components including recorders, timers, transducers, and motors.
• Utilize PLCs to monitor and repair production equipment.
• Install and lay out electrical wiring and cabinets in facilities.
• Operate power tools and equipment such as man lifts and forklifts.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration per ISO/TS standards.
• Work with AC/DC motors and drives like PowerFlex and KB.
• Run simple conduits with EMT and PVC tubing.
• Support safety rules and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Blueprints & schematics

PLC knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in electrical technology

Tools

PLC systems

Electrical panels

Power tools

Job description

Join us and receive a $5000 sign on bonus! Salary range is $84k-$100k per year plus opportunity for overtime.

The OpportunityPrecious Plate is hiring an Electrical Technician to join our team. As an Electrical Technician, you will maintain electrical equipment to support manufacturing. This is a full-time position, working 7pm-7am (Nights) on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, reporting to the Facilities Manager and Electrical Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment up to 480V
• Repair recorders, timers, transducers, controls, fuses, heaters, rectifiers, lamps, motors, motor controls, electrical panels, switches, power supplies, pumps, circuit boards, and soldering equipment
• Utilize programmable logic controllers to monitor production machinery; troubleshooting, repairing, and installation
• Installation and layout of electrical wire ways and cabinets throughout the facilities
• Operate various power tools, man lifts, fork trucks, etc.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration programs according to ISO and TS standards
• Work with AC/DC motors and various drives such as, Powerflex and KB
• Run simple conduits with EMT and PVC tubing
• Support company goals while following all safety rules and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Two (2) year degree in electrical technology or equivalent experience preferred
• Familiarity with blueprints, schematics, and ladder diagrams
• Experience with electrical panel building and diagnosis of electrical circuits
• Familiarity with maintenance, plumbing, and carpentry preferred
• Ability to read, write, and understand verbal and written instructions
• Basic math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to work independently and perform cooperatively with others
• Manual dexterity needed to perform some job functions
• Ability to hear, see, occasionally bend, stoop and kneel, stand up to 12 hours per day, and push, pull or lift up to 50lbs as needed.

Working Conditions

• Occasionally works around chemical solutions
• Environment may be high temperatures depending on ambient outside temperature
• Safety glasses, steel or composite toe boots, and hearing protection required
• Other PPE may be required depending on responsibilities
• Could be exposed to background noise, odors, or dust

Who We AreSince 1973, Precious Plate has provided exceptional, selective electroplating services by continually adapting and improving electroplating equipment and processes to the specific needs of a wide variety of manufacturers. We are ISO certified specific to certain quality management and environmental standards. By joining our team, we will empower you to do great work and can provide excellent opportunities for growth in your career with us. Precious Plate, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.Our total rewards benefit offering includes, but is not limited to, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, safety shoe/glasses allowance, and company provided uniforms.