Maintenance Electrical Technician

Leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial, packaging/building, and construction markets is in search of a qualified Electrical Maintenance Technician for our Springdale, AR location.

JOB DUTIES

Troubleshoot, repair and contribute improvements to all in-house industrial controls, programmable controllers, etc., and performs preventative maintenance functions to such equipment.Assume back-up role of Company electrician, when needed, in building and grounds department. Perform preventative, proactive, and if required reactive maintenance;Perform new PLC programming for small projects (10%). Troubleshoot malfunctioning electrical systems including PLC’s with the use of electrical prints and ladder logic programs. (90%);Adjust, calibrate, align, and modify circuitry and components and record effects on unit performance.Help implement, drive and lead Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities. Create, document and lead preventative maintenance activities. Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance procedures especially for CNC equipment and other process-controlled equipment. This includes maintenance visual control, 5S, documentation control, one-point lessons, and other TPM activitiesAssist in writing operational manuals and procedures relating to the operation and maintaining of Company equipment electronically, electrically, or electro-mechanical pneumaticallyCommunicate with customer and sales to develop job strategy/product applicationMaintain and repair CNC equipment, monitor newly installed equipment, and train other workers in the operation of equipmentMust be flexible and willing to come back to the plant on days off in cases of maintenance emergencies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints in a swift and effective mannerAbility to perform controls wiring projects and draw circuit printsAbility to learn CNC fundamentals, operating CNC machines as required for maintenance and troubleshooting (G-codes, offset, home, cycle start, etc.). Knowledge of CNC mechanical operations and performance, electrical systems controls, power supplies, sensors including proximity sensors and photo eyesKnowledge of Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC’s and drives including A/C and D/C among others, servos.Knowledge of servo drives for controls systemsKnowledge of electrical circuitry with the ability to troubleshoot failed cards and system componentsAbility to learn and assist with machine alignment and calibration (laser interferometer, spindle analyzer, ball-bar, machine leveling, vibration analyzer, servo error and mechanical alignment.

Experience needed

Two-year associate degree or a completed journeyman program in related field preferredCNC experience; programming experience preferred. PLC controls experience preferred.

Skill set must include

Microsoft Office Suite skillsInterpersonal Skills: Ability to verbally communicate effectively with internal and external customers;Conflict Management Skills;Ability to maintain awareness of the maintenance budget and if we are over or under budget in general;Ability to work safely and follow all the EHS requirements.