Skilled - Electro-Maintenance Technician

Monroechamber; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group has a direct-hire opportunity in Janesville, WI for an Electro-Maintenance Technician on 1st shift (7:00am–7:00pm). The role requires strong industrial maintenance skills, PLC programming, and the ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems on 12-hour shifts.

You will install, repair, and optimize control circuits, motors, drives, hydraulics, and pneumatics, use Fiix to track work orders, and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of experience in Industrial Maintenance.
• Proficient in electrical troubleshooting and schematics up to 480V.
• Experience with PLC logic, drives, and control circuits.

Responsibilities

• Write and troubleshoot PLC logic and circuits.
• Repair and design control cabinets and interfaces.
• Perform preventive maintenance and identify improvements to reduce downtime.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Degree preferred

Tools

Fiix Maintenance Module

Job description

Position Title: Electro-Maintenance Technician Wage: $70,000 - $84,000/year Shift: 12 Hour Days Hours: 7:00am - 7:00pm Are your skills not being fully utilized? Reach your maximum potential by working with QPS! QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for an Electro-Maintenance Technician a company in Janesville, WI. This is a direct hire position for 1st shift.

Responsibilities

• Write advanced A/B PLC logic program
• Trouble shoot and repair PLC circuits
• Design and assemble control circuits and cabinet with user interface
• Analyze current machinery for PLC automation implementation
• Troubleshoot, program and specify motor drives
• Perform all mechanical, electrical and control systems duties as required
• Assess and proactively predict the operational state of equipment, filters, oil, hydraulics, compressors, motors, pumps, plumbing and electrical systems and determine course of immediate and future action as needed to eliminate unscheduled downtime
• Install and set up barrels and screws on all extruders with minimal supervision
• Complete welding and fabrication work as needed, process repairs, improvements and capital projects
• Use Fiix Maintenance Module software to generate work orders, track labor and consume materials / parts
• Make shift rounds at a minimum of twice per shift to inspect Air Compressors, Chillers, Water Pumps, Storage Silos, Material Transfer Systems, Extrusion Equipment; Air, Water, and Electrical Systems and other Operation-Critical Equipment to ensure functionality to required operational standards
• Resolve problems with equipment, leaks, and other deficiencies and take action as needed
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks in accordance with the Preventative Maintenance Program
• Troubleshoot PLC based control systems and make component adjustments and/or repairs
• Maintain high level of organization and high standards for housekeeping
• Make suggestions for improvements to safety, efficiency, and costs to management

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; Technical Degree preferred
• At least five years of experience in Industrial Maintenance
• Proficient in an electrical troubleshooting with multi meter up to 480 volts
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Why Work with QPS?

• Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
• Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
• Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.

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