Summary
This position is responsible for supporting the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing equipment with a strong emphasis on industrial electrical systems . This role requires electrical aptitude , including a working understanding of AC/DC circuits, relay logic, coil voltage, contacts, and pin connections , as well as the ability to interpret electrical schematics and ladder logic . The position supports equipment reliability through electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and continuous learning under general supervision. The regular work schedule for this position is 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. However, during the initial 8-12-week training period, the schedule will be 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the day shift.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Non-essential Duties & Responsibilities
Employees in this position may be asked to perform other duties as assigned within the department or other areas of production. Conditions which may make this necessary include, but are not limited to, machine down time, workflow/project deadlines, special projects, illness of coworkers or any special situation as determined by the management team within the department.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None required
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit or stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
This position is responsible for supporting the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing equipment with a strong emphasis on industrial electrical systems . This role requires electrical aptitude , including a working understanding of AC/DC circuits, relay logic, coil voltage, contacts, and pin connections , as well as the ability to interpret electrical schematics and ladder logic . The position supports equipment reliability through electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and continuous learning under general supervision. The regular work schedule for this position is 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. However, during the initial 8-12-week training period, the schedule will be 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the day shift.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Associates Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with primary emphasis in mechanical/electrical field; OR a minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training.
- Eagerness and willingness to learn and develop proficiency on specialized manufacturing equipment
- Basic industrial plumbing skills
- Basic understanding of contacts and coil voltage
- Basic understanding of relay contacts and pin connections
- Basic operation of milling machines and lathes
- Electrical aptitude to include:
- AC & DC circuits
- Proficient in PLC knowledge and software
- Proficient in Ladder Logic Interpretation
- Proficient in Electrical Schematic Interpretation
- Proficient understanding of component functions on schematics
- Proficient in industrial electrical installation and wiring
- Mechanical aptitude to include troubleshooting mechanical issues, drilling/tapping, interpretation of technical parts drawings and prints, understanding mechanical logic
- Learn and develop proficiency in systems including but not limited to maintaining the operation, adjustments, repairs, preventative maintenance, changeovers, and lubrication.
- Learn and develop proficiency in a wide variety of functions, including installation, maintenance adjustment, and repair of equipment.
- Use hand tools, power tools, and other instruments for repairs and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
- Clean and lubricate parts.
- Work under general supervision, work is assigned verbally or in writing.
- Take initiative in recognizing and correcting problems and/or perform maintenance type duties under own initiative.Plan and accomplish work with little or no supervisor follow-up during the process of assignment.
- Respond to daily equipment trouble and assist in troubleshooting, evaluation, and trouble reporting.
- Follow safety practices.
- Flexibility to be on-call during afterhours or weekends (phone calls and service calls)
Non-essential Duties & Responsibilities
Employees in this position may be asked to perform other duties as assigned within the department or other areas of production. Conditions which may make this necessary include, but are not limited to, machine down time, workflow/project deadlines, special projects, illness of coworkers or any special situation as determined by the management team within the department.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None required
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit or stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Electrical Maintenance Technician 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm in birmingham at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $49,400–$67,210
For context, most maintenance technicians earn between $49,400–$67,210 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.