Maintenance Electrician Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

 Position Title :  Maintenance Electrician

Department                              :  Mill  

 Reports to                                :         

 FLSA Status                             :  Non-Exempt

 Position Summary

 Maintain equipment and facility, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, notifying management when repairs or new parts/equipment is needed.

Key Responsibilities/Job Duties

• Construct, maintain, and test mechanical equipment, machinery and components
• Identify parts or machines needing new or replacement parts
• Utilize shop mathematics to complete assignments
• Interpret drawings of equipment in order to properly adjust, maintain or repair machinery
• Respond to requests by production area when mechanical issues with equipment have been identified
• Communicate with production management and personnel to diagnose problems and determine potential mechanical problems
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Complete tasks with accuracy and efficiency, in regards to time as well as resources
• Help production workers when possible (i.e. relieving for breaks, sending up supplies, unloading trucks, or cleaning)
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance tasks according to the equipment manufactures recommendations
• Perform any assigned task from supervisor
• Work flexible hours (if needed)
• Maintain required records, reporting in writing uncorrected mechanical/electrical defects and replacement parts to the supervisor

Competency/Knowledge

• Skilled Electrical experience required
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing
• General mathematic ability required to perform job
• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings
• Basic knowledge of standard and metric measures
• Must be able to work assigned days/shifts (including some weekends)
• Must meet all OSHA and company policies (i.e. confined space training, small hand tools, lock out tag out, forklift training)

Abilities

• Language Ability-Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Math Ability-Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Reasoning Ability-Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out oral instructions.

Experience and Skill

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines;
• Using tact, discretion, and prudence in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

Essential Physical Tasks

• Performing General Physical Activities
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Frequently stoop, kneel and bend.
• Frequently climb stairs and 50+ foot ladders
• Ability to lift and carry up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Constantly subject to dusty, hot environments.
• Frequently work in loud environment requiring ear protection.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Ability to work at heights of 200+ ft.

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 frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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 frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel: reach with hands and arms: climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds repeatedly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

By signing and dating, all parties acknowledge the accuracy, completeness, clearness, and conciseness of the position; that essential functions are aligned with organization goals and objects; that compliance with all applicable legal considerations have been met, and the employee understands the job requirements.

Please send resumes to John Machado fax: 209-883-1182  or email: jmachado@nuwestmilling.com