Electrical/Mechanical Technician

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4 DAY WORK WEEK - 4/10 SCHEDULE

Flexibility to work both swing and day shift, primarily swing shift

Summary: Under general supervision, the Electrical/Mechanical Technician performs a variety of specialized work in both electrical maintenance & manufacturing equipment maintenance. This position performs highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment in accordance with proper safety procedures and industry best practices

Essential Functions:

• Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
• Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to the problem area, using hand tools and power tools.
• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
• Removes and replaces worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system, using hand tools and power tools and following blueprints, diagrams, and service manuals.
• Realigns and adjusts components such as spindles and clutches, using hand tools and following diagrams.
• Locates damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, and measures, cuts, threads, and installs new pipe.
• Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and maintain automated equipment lines- plantwide.
• May repair broken parts, using brazing, soldering, welding equipment and hand tools.
• May set up and operate metalworking tools, such as lathe, drill press, or grinder, to make or repair parts.
• Installs and maintains diverse electrical systems.
• Performs mechanical and electrical checks on motors, belts, and conveying systems.
• Maintains and repairs electrical systems.
• Reads wiring schematics and diagrams for all equipment.
• Performs diagnostics and determines root causes pertaining to malfunctions on electrical systems.
• Replaces faulty or expired parts.
• Inspects designated buildings/electrical control systems to determine need for maintenance and repair.
• Detects malfunctions and creates and implements plans to resolve them.
• Handles troubleshooting and repairing systems across a broad spectrum of facilities.
• Completes work orders for both electrical maintenance & manufacturing maintenance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of machinery operations.
• Skill to use a personal computer and various software packages.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
• Must have knowledge and experience operating a Powered Industrial Truck (forklift).
• The ability to organize, prioritize and own multiple tasks while meeting and/or exceeding deadlines.
• The ability to learn and apply new technology, with the willingness to share knowledge with others.
• Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral/written instructions.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively.
• Understands basic electron theory, how electricity travels, AC and DC currents, single phase and three phase circuits, and series and parallel circuits. Ability to read basic wiring diagrams. Understanding of Ohms Law. Ability to use multi-meters to read voltage, current and resistance values. Must be able to troubleshoot basic electrical circuits.
• Understands basic heating and cooling cycle to include: identifying components in heating and cooling systems and understanding how each component works.

Education and Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required.
• Minimum of 3 years' of industrial maintenance, mechanical maintenance, and electrical maintenance, required.
• State of California Electrician Certification, preferred.

Work Environment:

• Lifting/Carrying: Able to lift, carry, and hold up to 50 lbs. Ability to perform repetitive motion.
• Stooping/Kneeling: Able to stoop and/or kneel to access equipment when needed.
• Reaching/Handling: Able to retrieve and work with appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Requires use of stairs, ladders, catwalks and walking on uneven surfaces.
• May require working at heights, at times with the use of fall protection.
• Requires working around confined spaces.
• Work area is in an environment with varied moderate temperatures and areas of excessive noise. Position involves exposure to odors, dust, rice by-products, food grade chemicals, and mosquitoes.
• Requires use of provided PPE
• Involves indoor and outdoor work in all types of weather.

Work Schedule:

• Full time, 40 hour week (4/10 schedule)
• Schedule may vary depending on needs of production.
• Must be willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings