Electrical Controls Technician

About Us

Data-Mail is a family owned company that was established in 1971 in Newington, CT as a leading national print and lettershop helping companies in a variety of industries with their personalization and direct mail services. We are now one of the largest employers in the Hartford, CT metropolitan region with over 800 employees working across two facilities and multiple shifts. Our services support some of the largest companies and advertising agencies in the country.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages
• 401K Matching Program
• Opportunities for Overtime
• Referral Bonuses
• Vacation and Paid Time Off
• Weekly Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities

LOCATION

Windsor, CT

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 8 hr day shift

SUMMARY

The Electrical Controls Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all instruments, control systems and electrical equipment in the Lettershop as well as other Print Services. The E.C. Technician performs work of high skill in the inspection repair, testing, adjustment, installation and removal of all electronic and electrical power plant equipment and systems in support of plant management. The E.C. Technician will be responsible for electro-mechanical troubleshooting and repairs at all levels while the main focus will be on issues of a high degree of difficulty.

1. Troubleshooting and repair of electro-mechanical incidents
2. Perform preventive maintenance duties on all major equipment and systems as well as emergency backup systems
3. Maintain complete equipment files, logs, and drawings for all designated equipment
4. Participate in the administrative maintenance of the plant procedures, operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams and preventive/predictive maintenance records
5. Assist in operation of plant equipment and systems as directed
6. Inspect repair, install and remove all types of motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and storage batteries, and work with electrical systems up to and including 410 volts
7. Participate in plant housekeeping activities as directed
8. Conduct troubleshooting and analysis on Equipment PLC’s and PC control systems
9. Maintain all plant instrumentation and electrical test equipment
10. Fully support and participate in Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs
11. Perform all tasks qualified to perform due to knowledge, experience, training or license held
12. Complete other tasks as assigned by plant management
13. Machine design projects

• Existing machine modifications (Electro/Mechanical)
• New machine and/or machine component design and installation
• Testing of alternative solutions
• Automation

1. Data acquisition and analysis – Use of DMAIC principles to guide improvement priority
2. Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement projects

1. Machine software enhancement
2. Maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.
3. Keep manager/supervisor informed of activities and situations that will impact the achievement of corporate or department goals and objectives.
4. Perform other related duties as required to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and company

• High School Diploma preferably from technical based school
• Two to Four-year college degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Controls Technology
• Electrical Engineering experience (Collegiate level to potential co-op/intern opportunities)
• Experience in machine design and automation (Collegiate level to potential co-op/intern opportunities)

• Engineering and electro/mechanical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational and analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of computers and technical software