Maintenance Electrician

Daimler Truck North America LLC; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America LLC, located at the Mount Holly plant, seeks an experienced electrical maintenance professional to support plant electrical systems and drive process improvements. You will troubleshoot PLCs, interpret electrical schematics, and perform installations and preventative tasks with strict adherence to safety standards.

The role requires four years of troubleshooting electrical controls in an industrial setting, Journeyman-level expertise or apprenticeship documentation is

Qualifications

• Four years troubleshooting electrical controls and PLCs in an industrial facility.
• Safe use of meters and gauges demonstrated.
• Safe and proper power wiring installation techniques (NEC).
• Knowledge of NEC and power distribution systems; Journeyman Card preferred.
• Bona fide apprenticeship documentation; ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems for plant equipment using PLCs.
• Calculate circuit sizes and conduit per NEC; read wiring schematics.
• Provide electrical instruction from prints and verbal instructions.
• Trace and sketch electrical circuit components and wiring; input PLC docs.
• Perform other duties combining mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical skills.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC systems

Education

High school diploma

Associates preferred

Tools

NEC Code

Job description

Inside the Role

As part of the Mount Holly Truck Plant team, you are responsible for providing electrical maintenance support. The candidate for this position will have a passion for process improvements, a keen eye to detail, and troubleshooting. Leading with the Daimler Values of passion, respect, integrity, and discipline is an absolute must.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

Requirements

Performs electrician maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on all plant electrical systems, 13.2 KV, 4160 V, 480 V, and 277V three phase systems, 208 V, 240V single and three phase systems, 120 V single phase, as well as 24 and 12 volt systems. Performs electrical installations, including running conduit, pulling wire, mounting and wiring of electrical components. Troubleshoot plant equipment with or without using various PLC systems. Troubleshoot PLC problems. Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics. Perform mechanical maintenance from shop work orders, preventative work orders (PM’s) as well as from written, drawn and verbal instruction.

Qualifications

Documentation substantiating four (4) years troubleshooting electrical controls and working with PLC’s in an industrial facility. Must demonstrate the safe use of various meters and gauges. Must demonstrate the safe and proper installation techniques for power systems wiring, including running conduit. Must demonstrate full working knowledge of the NEC and power distribution systems. High school diploma required, Associates Degree preferred. Practical knowledge of Preventative Maintenance Systems and Root Cause Failure Analysis required. Journeyman Card and documentation showing a Bona Fide Apprenticeship equaling 4 years experience in skilled trades is preferred. Must be able to work second or third shift

Duties

Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems for plant equipment and systems using PLC equipment. Must be capable of calculating circuit sizes, wire and conduit per NEC. Must be capable of providing electrical instruction from prints, sketches and verbally. Must be capable tracing and sketching electrical circuit components and their wiring. Must be capable of reading wiring schematics, Ladder diagrams and PLC programs. Must be capable of inputting documentation for PLC programs. Perform other duties as required utilizing mechanical knowledge to repair other mechanical and hydraulic equipment as well as electrical equipment.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Mount Holly, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type

Onsite At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all. That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders. Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application. Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check. Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen. Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions.

EEO

Disabled/Veterans Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status. For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.

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