Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician needed for a packaging company in Irvine CA.

Direct Hire position paying $40.38 - 40.82/hr, depending on experience. Union Environment.

Regular Hours: 2nd Shift, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Monday - Friday, (however, subject to change based on seniority). Must be willing to work overtime, including weekends/holidays. Company will be switching schedule to a 3-2-2 workweek schedule during Q2, 2024.

Training Hours: Hours for training will be 1st shift, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM with occasional overtime for 3-6 months.

Individual will perform work involving Electrical and Mechanical skills to keep all production machines and support equipment in reliable repair. Duties involve repairing equipment; installing, aligning and the setup of new equipment along with programming of PLC's, working with ladder logic and motor control systems in a 24/7 production facility.

Duties Include:

• The Maintenance Electrician is an asset to the business in every way. Promotes great working relationships, is helpful and courteous, and values the contributions of co-workers. Makes suggestions for improving the best-known methods and acknowledges and supports decisions made by management.
• Maintains function and reliability of building systems, manufacturing equipment and support equipment by performing preventive maintenance; by operating and testing systems and equipment; restoring, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing faulty or inoperative components and parts.
• Affects repairs of mechanical and electronic functions by following schematics, diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, internal procedures, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Interfaces with outside technical support organizations to obtain information, procedures, technical documents, and verbal instructions needed to accelerate resolution to problems.
• Improves function and reliability of facility systems and associated equipment by studying performance results; identifying failure root causes, recommending and implementing changes to equipment and procedures.
• Champions efforts to improve reliability and productivity through leadership and participation in formalized reliability improvement teams. Takes ownership for reliability improvement goals and leads others to achieve successful team results.
• Trains others in the proper techniques and procedures needed to improve their capabilities and effectiveness in maintenance department responsibilities.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs both verbally and using the company computer information systems.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal codes and regulations.

Skills and Experience Required:

• 5-7 years of experience preferred, but will consider based on skill level, Degree or Formal Training.
• Tech School or college degree a plus but not necessary.
• Experience in Equipment and Facilities Maintenance with knowledge of Electrical/Electronics Troubleshooting, Mechanical repair and Building repair.
• Previous experience in the consumer packaging and printing industry a plus.

Knowledge of the following:

• PLC controls and troubleshooting. PLC Programming skills a definite plus.
• Use of dvm, oscilloscope, amp probe, circuit tracers / toners. Understanding of the application of various sensors (optical, proximity, ultrasonic), understanding of encoders.
• AC and DC motors, and experience with the use and troubleshooting of servos, frequency drives and stepping motors.
• Refrigeration systems, HVAC and chillers used in industrial applications.
• House vacuum and compressed air systems.
• Paper-waste recovery, baler and cyclone systems.
• Installation and maintenance of AC power including panel boards, transformers, conduit installation and wire sizes and ampacities.
• Use of machine tools: lathe, mill, grinder, drill press, welders (arc, gas, tig and/or mig).
• Vibration analysis, oil analysis, and other Pdm methodology
• Ability to Analyze Schematics, Drawings and Diagrams, to understand functionality, and to repair or replace parts and assemblies as needed to meet specifications.
• Competent in the use of computers and various programs including MS Word, and Excel. Proficiency with project management software a plus. Proficiency with SAP Plant Maintenance a big plus.
• Any of the following are a plus: Knowledge of equipment manufactured by KBA, Komori, Bobst, Jagenburg and other Industry equipment.