Journeyman Electrical / Mechanical Technician

Duties

• Install, repair, overhaul and maintain electronic, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and/or electro-mechanical machinery and equipment.
• Observe and test operation of electronic, electrical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and/or mechanical devices in order to evaluate and identify operating problems.
• Delegate or fabricate replacement components with direction from Maintenance Team Leader in order to affect in-house repairs and/or modify machinery and equipment to improve efficiency.
• Dismantle equipment and machinery in order to identify, remove, repair and/or replace damaged or deteriorated components, and reassemble equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance for facilities, fixtures, equipment and machinery.
• Maintain maintenance logs and other required documents.
• Develop additional technical skills and knowledge of electronic, electro-mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical principles and maintenance and repair practices.
• Develop familiarity with ergonomics and assembly processes in order to evaluate process efficiency and develop modifications to improve efficiency.
• Maintain work areas in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Experience

• Demonstrated experience in automation preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, trouble shooting, PLC programming, and machine breakdown repair.
• Working knowledge of electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic concepts and operating safety.
• Knowledge of relay and programmable logic controllers for mechanical equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, diagrams, engineering specifications and operating instructions.
• Working knowledge of electronic circuitry and demonstrated ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools commonly used in the electrical, electronic, metal working and mechanical trades.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and machine troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Windows based computer software applications.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year of maintenance experience preferred