Industl Maint Tech

American Greetings; Ripley (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

American Greetings in Ripley, TN is seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to install, maintain and repair electrical portions of plant equipment. You will work from blueprints, diagrams and schematics, locate faults, and use testing tools to ensure reliable operations.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of electronic troubleshooting experience, proficiency with shop math, and a solid knowledge of safety practices and National Electrical Codes.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Minimum of 2 years troubleshooting electronic equipment.
• Good working knowledge of shop mathematics and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical portions of plant equipment.
• Read drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams to complete duties.
• Locate, diagnose, and repair malfunctions in electrical systems.
• Use electronics, hand tools, measuring and testing equipment safely.
• Perform load calculations and ensure compliance with National Electrical Codes.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Shop math

Safety practices

Education

Trade school or apprenticeship in electrical

Job description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

In the performance of his job the incumbent will encounter: reading, writing, load computations, lifting, pulling, overhead lifting and pulling, climbing stairs and ladders, the use of power trucks, lifts and hand trucks.

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical portions of plant equipment.
• Install or repair electrical equipment such as; generators, transformers switch boards, breaker boxes, circuit breakers, controllers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, lights and ballasts, or other transmission equipment.
• Work from blue prints, drawings, wire diagrams, schematics, or other specifications in completion of assigned duties.
• Be able to locate, diagnose, and repair malfunctions in the electrical system of equipment.
• Must be able to completely use a variety of electronics, hand tools, measuring equipment and testing equipment in the performance of his job.
• Do standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment.
• Ensure that all work is in accordance with relevant National Electrical Codes.

Experience Required

Applicant must have a minimum of 2 years of electronic troubleshooting experience and preferably formal training in repair of electronic equipment.

Education Required

Must be proficient in blue print reading, use of wiring diagrams and schematics, use of instructions and parts manuals and have a good working knowledge of shop math. Must be able to determine causes of operating errors and decide what to do to correct it safely and efficiently.

Career Site Category

Manufacturing/Distribution Jobs