Maintenance Technician

MacLean Power Systems; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean Power Systems in Alabaster, Alabama is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide basic technical assistance, assemble electrical systems, and support engineers in design, evaluation and repair of electrical equipment.

The role emphasizes following drawings and specifications, performing inspections, and maintaining safety and quality standards, with opportunities to work on PLC-based control systems and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Accreditation from a technical school or skilled trades program with 0–2 years of experience.
• Beginning to working knowledge of the subject matter.
• Perform work under direct supervision.
• Handle basic issues and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during and after construction.
• Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Collaborate with engineers and other personnel to identify, define and solve developmental problems.
• Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
• Draw or modify diagrams and write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of experimental electronics units.
• Install, repair, modify and upgrade industrial control systems; control systems may be relay controlled, microprocess based on PLC logic (i.e., PLC programming and troubleshooting).
• Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations.
• Prepare project cost and work-time estimates when needed.
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately.
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.).
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Reading drawings

PLC logic

Education

Technical school accreditation

Job description

Maintenance Technician

By applying electrical theory and related knowledge, assists engineers in the design, evaluation and repair of electrical equipment.

Job Duties

• Provide basic technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during and after construction
• Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments
• Collaborate with engineers and other personnel to identify, define and solve developmental problems
• Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems
• Draw or modify diagrams and write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of experimental electronics units
• Install, repair, modify and upgrade industrial control systems; control systems may be relay controlled, microprocess based on PLC logic (i.e., PLC programming and troubleshooting)
• Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations
• Prepare project cost and work-time estimates when needed
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Perform work under direct supervision
• Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff
• Possess beginning to working knowledge of subject matter
• Typically require accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 0 to 2 years of experience

Competencies/ Skills

• Ability to interpret work instructions
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Technical expertise
• Design expertiseIntermediate mathematical skills