Electrical Maintenance Technician

JOB SUMMARY 2nd & 3rd shift Electrical Maintenance Technician openings: responsible for electrical installation of equipment in a manufacturing setting.
This person may be required to direct the work of contractors who are conducting electrical installation of equipment.
This person would build and install control boxes on new or refurbished equipment.
This person may be required to help maintenance teams solve production maintenance related issues.
2nd shift hours: 3:00pm to 11:00pm 3rd shift hours are 10:30pm to 6:30am Overtime as required.
Training will take place on 1st shift.
Travel by personal vehicle or company vehicle to other buildings in the Winona area required.
Must have clean driving record.
(Note: There may be other opportunities or requirements to travel to other US facilities periodically for special projects.
) RESPONSIBILITIES Reads and interprets blueprints and electrical code specifications and schematics to effectively troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment.
Installs, tests, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring, control devices, and equipment.
Diagnoses, determines cause, and repairs malfunctioning equipment using test equipment.
Performs required repairs (electrical and/or mechanical) Performs preventative maintenance through inspection of electrical systems, equipment, and components.
Operates forklift and scissor lift, as needed.
Participates in training, retraining, and continual improvement processes.
Has working knowledge of NEC and wiring methods.
Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment in a manufacturing facility.
Ability to follow equipment manuals and drawings to adjust, align, replace, or repair machinery and keep records such as work orders and test and maintenance reports.
PLC and electrical skills a plus but not required.
Familiarity with automation programming software helpful, but nut required.
Microsoft Office Must be able to effectively communicate with other departments within the facility.
Must have ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Must have ability to work independently, solve problems, and make decisions within the scope of the position with little direction.
Must follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
Must have a positive attitude, be dependable, be flexible, and have excellent attendance.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Must be able to travel within Winona to conduct electrical project work at other facilities.
Additional Skills and Abilities Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work process, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment Must have the ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate courtesy and tact with people in various positions and levels within the company Must be capable of multi-tasking and working both as a team and independently Must have effective time management skills Must have general computer skills, ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints and is capable of accurately distinguishing colors Must maintain a clean and safe workspace Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record and proof of insurability Must be dependable and have excellent attendance Must be available to work overtime as needed; with little, to no notice Must be able to pass a forklift, boom lift, scissor lift, a respirator fit test Must be able to read, write, and speak English Education and Experience Two-year technical degree in industrial maintenance related field or a combination of education experience preferred but not required.
One year of experience as an Electrical Maintenance Technician preferred; will train.
Plastic extrusion experience helpful; training provided.
Forklift and Scissor lift maintenance.
(Will train if not experienced) Basic electrical knowledge preferred.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Working conditions in the role of an Electrical Maintenance Technician may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, airborne particles, chemical dust, and risk of electric shock and non-hazardous chemical agents.
Regularly Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls Talk and hear to coordinate and operate equipment Use of safety equipment as dictated by the work (safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.
) Exposure to moving mechanical parts Frequently Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds Work in temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions, with dust, fumes, airborne particles Occasionally Sit or remain stationary for prolonged periods Handle (with mechanical equipment) up to 250 pounds.
Exposure to noise levels above the OSHA action level requiring use of hearing protection Work at elevated heights of approximately 30 feet Exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles Other Specific vision abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics.
The company has over 20 manufacturing plants located in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Singapore and China.
RTP Company’s engineers develop customized thermoplastic compounds in over 60 different engineering resin systems for applications requiring color, conductive, elastomeric, flame retardant, high temperature, structural, and wear-resistant properties.
EOE, including disability/vets; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
KEY WORD: Electrical, Electrician, Industrial Electrician, Maintenance Electrician