Maintenance - Electrical Controls Knowledge

Job Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic I is responsible for performing basic preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment, and tools, and assists other members of the Maintenance Department in various machine/building repairs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• •Performs regular, preventative maintenance on all machinery, equipment, tools, and building
• •Assists in the repair of woodworking machinery, infeed/outfeed systems, hand tools, and forklifts in accordance with diagrams, operating manuals, and manufacturer specifications
• •Orders supplies and parts as required
• •Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled
• •Maintains records of repair and maintenance activities
• •Performs duties consistent with established safety rules and procedures
• •Maintains a clean and organized work area
• •Participates in safety, CI, and other programs and meetings
• •If assigned to Treating Department, performs duties consistent with hazardous waste and hazardous material handling procedures and practices
• •Prepares various reports as required
• •Performs other duties as required
• •Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems including 480V/277V three-phase power, 240V/120V single-phase power, and 24VDC control circuits.
• •Ability to safely troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical control systems, motors, motor starters, contactors, relays, sensors, limit switches, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• •Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• •Experience using electrical test equipment including multimeters, clamp meters, and voltage testers.
• •Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems preferred.
• •Understanding of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety practices in a manufacturing environment.
• •Ability to identify and troubleshoot power distribution, control circuit, and machine electrical faults with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• •High school diploma
• •Minimum 1 year of experience in machine repair in maintenance
• •Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and control technology, and welding
• •Working knowledge of safe equipment practices and applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• •Demonstrate working knowledge of hazardous waste and hazardous material handling procedures and practices
• •Must be at least 18 years of age

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.