Maintenance Technician 1 - 1795

MacLean Power Systems; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean Power Systems is seeking a Maintenance Technician 1 to support electrical equipment design, evaluation and repair. This entry-level role performs assembly, troubleshooting, and basic engineering support under supervision.

The ideal candidate has a technical school accreditation or skilled trades program and 0–2 years of experience, with strong basic electrical theory, safety, and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Accreditation from a technical school or skilled trades program.
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory.

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

Interpret work instructions

Follow written and verbal directions

Verbal and written communication

Technical expertise

Design expertise

Mathematical skills

Education

Technical school accreditation or skilled trades program

Job description

Maintenance Technician 1 - 1795

Job Summary

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 expertise
• Intermediate mathematical skills