Electrical Maintenance Technician

About the Role:

The Electrical Maintenance Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the operational efficiency and reliability of manufacturing equipment and systems. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems to minimize downtime and enhance productivity. The technician will support maintenance, operations, and quality control with repairs and redesigns to meet production goals, as well as respond to emergency repair requests.

Responsibilities:

• Work with low to high voltage systems (24VDC to 480VAC 3-Phase), applying proper wiring practices and standards.
• Assist and/or lead in troubleshooting and repair of down production equipment containing computers, sensors, motors, PLCs, etc. Both electrical and some mechanical.
• Root cause analysis of electrical and mechanical issues and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Perform continuous improvement activities for quality and throughput.
• Assist in the fabrication, installation, start-up, and commissioning of new production equipment and systems including new technology integration.
• Assist with parts research and inventory.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, drawings, and work orders to perform necessary maintenance tasks and service.
• Occasionally required to operate a boom lift.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree or certifications in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electrical Maintenance related fields
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of electromechanical systems and building power systems
• Knowledge of wiring standards and ability to work with 24VDC through 480VAC 3-Phase
• Ability to test systems with devices such as voltmeters and ohmmeters
• Ability to troubleshoot and modify PLCs
• Ability to safely and effectively use hand tools such as wrenches, drills, saws, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to prioritize time and handle multiple projects
• Mechanical ability to support and assist with mechanical repairs of equipment

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Physical exertion, as necessary, while performing the duties of this position
• Physical activity including sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and moving around the facility
• Exposure to loud machinery
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE): hearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest, steel-toed boots or shoes
• Occasional dust mark from the work environment
• Regular work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasional use of a harness and operation of a boom lift

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. A reasonable accommodation under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sortera Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Sortera also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.