Mechanic - Electrician (Maintenance)

JOB SUMMARY (primary function of job):                                                          

Troubleshoot and maintain PLC,SwitchGear,and electrical equipment  in an automated enviroment. Assist other mechanics on general maintenance of Feedmill equipment.                                                                                                            

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB FUNCTIONS (key responsibilities of the job):                                                                                                                                      

>             Change out drives and set up for process.                                                                                                                     

>             Maintain 480 Volt 3 phase equipment including softstarts and motors up to 800 hp                                                                                                                       

>             Calibrate scale equipment such as impact scales and flow meters                                                                                                                       

>             Insrtumetation work such as installing and adjusting current transducers,level ,and speed switches                                                                                                          

>             Lighting system maintenance such as changing MH and HPS lights and ballast                                                                                                               

>             PLC maintenace,troubleshooting,and repair                                                                                                                 

>             Hook up PC equipment ,open and clean PC's as required                                                                                                         

>             Run conduit ,size wire and breakers and install as needed                                                                                                                      

>             Change relays ,contactors,and breakers as needed                                                                                                                    

>             Minor programing of Allen-Bradly SLC 500 series such as adding timers to current logic and such                                                                                                            

>             Troubleshoot and repair temp swithes and thermocouples                                                                                                                    

>             Assist other mechanics in rebuild and repair of process equipment other than the electrical equipment                                                                                                                

>             such as grain elevators,conveyors,air compressors,boiler,etc.                                                                                                               

>             Check and maintain boiler safeties                          safeties and controls                                                                                 

>             Troubleshoot HVAC controls                                                                                                               

>             Perform jobs that require a multicrafed individual such as mechanics,fabrication,pipefitting,millwright,etc.                                                                                                         

>  Other duties as assigned by supervisor                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                      

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (educational and job experience requirements):                                                                                                                                 

>             5 years experience as an                             Electronic Technician                                                                                

>             2 year associates degree in Electricity-Electronics                                                                                                                      

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ABILITIES REQUIRED:                                                                                                                                  

Heavy lifting over 75 lbs.                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                      

WORK ENVIRONMENT:                                                                                                                         

Outdoor work required                                                                                                                          

Heights                                                                                                                                       

Dusty and confined space                                                                                                                                   

** Further Explanation:                                                                              

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.                                                                                                                             

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5 years experience as an Electronic Technician (preferred)
• 2 year associates degree in Electricity-Electronics (preferred)

EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent          
• 5 years' experience as an Electronic Technician                                                                           
• 2 year associates degree in Electricity-Electronics             

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Position involves light to medium walking, standing, stooping, carrying and lifting of medium to heavy-weight materials (up to 75 pounds).
• Requires visual acuity to read numbers, letters, and images; depth perception; hand and finger dexterity to use a keyboard at an advanced rate, and hand-eye coordination.
• Requires speaking and hearing ability sufficient to hear over phone and carry on routine conversations.

Work Environment

• Heights, dusty, confined space, and working outdoors