Maintenance Electrician

Job Purpose: Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of electrical systems, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.

Duties: Ensures operation of electrical systems and equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on robots, conveyors, programmable controllers, transformers, voltage regulators, and machinery wiring; following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications; troubleshooting.
Installs new machines and equipment by installing power supply wiring and conduit to and between machines and equipment; using hand tools and test equipment. Repairs electrical systems and equipment by diagnosing malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures; determining faulty wiring; inspecting and testing malfunctioning machinery. * Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine electrical preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance. Repairs and replaces faulty electrical components by using testing equipment and hand tools to install relays, switches, motors, printed circuit boards, and position-sensing devices. Conserves electrical maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. * Provides electrical maintenance information by answering questions and requests. * Prepares electrical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. * Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks. * Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. * Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.