electrical maintenance technician.

We are looking for knowledgeable and experienced Electrical Maintenance Technicians to join our client's team in Durham, NC. The Electrical Maintenance Technician will be responsible for providing electrical maintenance support for 24 hr/7 day manufacturing operation. In the Electrical Maintenance Technician role you will be tasked with the plan ...

ning, layout, installation and repair of a wide variety of complex electrical/electronic equipment including automatic machines and process controls, switch boards, control centers and panels, relays, circuit breakers, electronic controls including alarm and communication systems. The Electrical Maintenance Technician will also plan and install primary and secondary controls, diagnose electrical/electronic problems, replace or repair parts, detect and replace defective control modules, test units for proper function and make final adjustments. The Electrical Maintenance Technician will perform preventive maintenance responsibility and assist the Mechanical Maintenance Technician with trouble shooting and repairs. Works a rotating shift and regularly must provide complex troubleshooting and repair without on-site technical supervision or guidance. An on-call schedule will apply during off-scheduled operation hours.
Responsibilities:
- Completes equipment installations, scheduled/unscheduled repairs utilizing the following standard methods: Works with blueprints, schematics, sketches, manuals, written and/or verbal instructions in carrying out job assignments.
- Assists in the inspection of electrical systems to building; makes recommendations for repairs and modifications.
- Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers.
- Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other Technical Services support to diagnose malfunction.
- Diagnoses and replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, printed circuit boards, switches, and motors, and adjusts mechanical parts as necessary.
- Operates control systems, teach pendants, and programmable controllers required to program automated machinery, operate automated machinery, test for malfunctions, and verify repairs.
- Aligns, adjusts, and calibrates equipment according to specifications.
- Documents work and records equipment changes.
- Completes and documents specific preventative and predictive maintenance duties (cleaning, inspecting, replacing/adjusting, lubricating, measuring, etc.) on assigned equipment.
- Team Responsibilities: Work closely with equipment operators to troubleshoot and maintain high level of operating efficiency. Work closely with OEM technical support. Requisitions supplies, parts, and equipment and sends parts out for repair.
- Records appropriate equipment information concerning equipment repairs and performance.
- Shares responsibility for repairing and maintaining facility with other maintenance technicians.
- Assists other Technical Services team members on assigned projects.
- Attend meetings/respond to requests in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor or team leader.
- Other duties as assigned.
Working hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Various Shifts Available)
Skills:
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- Electrical/Electronic Associate s degree from a two-year college/technical school or equivalent technical training from previous employment.
- Two to four years of work experience in Industrial Electrical Maintenance and troubleshooting is desired.
- Required CertIfications/Licensures: (Forklift Driver Certified)
- Preferred CertIfications/Licensures: (Electrician s License desirable but not required.)
- Ability to retain knowledge of procedures and processes and understand complex instructions and multi-step procedures.
- Willingness to a

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).