Industrial Electrician

Amtec is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to join our team as a Maintenance Specialist. This role will be responsible for troubleshooting and performing routine electrical and preventive maintenance on all plant production machinery and utility equipment.

• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations
• Utilize preventive maintenance systems to report and schedule maintenance requests
• Perform specialized tasks within the individual mechanic's skill area, including fabrication, assembly, welding, burning, cutting, electrical, and pipefitting
• Direct work of helpers as required
• Observe pneumatic and hydraulic systems, control valves, pumps, and plant machinery to locate causes of trouble
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
• Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections
• Inspect used parts to determine changes and dimensional requirements
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments
• Repair or replace defective parts
• Install special functional and structural parts in devices
• Lubricate and clean parts, machinery, and equipment
• Start services and test their performance
• Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
• Initiate purchase orders for parts and machines
• Store materials, such as metals, tools, or chemicals, in designated areas
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all facility electrical systems to board level
• Install wires and program controllers
• Run conduit and pull wire to schematic specification
• Maintain and repair main distribution panels, subpanels, and machine control panels
• Proficiently operate all production equipment in the plant
• Work with and program hardware for PLC systems, D/C motors, and drives

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• One to six related work experience preferred
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, and electrical schematic diagrams
• Knowledge of National Electric Codes preferred
• Ability to write reports and correspond
• Ability to effectively communicate with others
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with and respond to problems and standard work situations
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to obtain a mobile equipment license, forklift certification, side loader certification, electric pallet jack certification, and overhead crane certification preferred
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, test equipment, meters, and gauges
• Ability to gas MIG, TIG, and arc weld proficiently and safely
• Requires basic skills in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and an understanding of 110V, 220V, and 480V power and control systems
• Must have own tools and locking tool chest
• Basic computer skills preferred