Maintenance Tech. - Electrical/Extrusion

Job Description

 

JOB DETAILS

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Revised Duties & Responsibilities

Electrical & Controls

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical systems up to 480V three-phase.

• Troubleshoot electrical failures involving motors, drives, control panels, contactors, relays, heaters, sensors, and instrumentation.

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical components and wiring associated with extrusion and downstream equipment.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment documentation.

• Troubleshoot and assist with repairs of PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, VFDs, and automated manufacturing systems.

• Perform electrical testing using multimeters, clamp meters, megohmmeters, and other diagnostic equipment.

• Safely perform energized and de-energized troubleshooting in accordance with company safety procedures and NFPA 70E requirements.

Mechanical Maintenance

• Perform preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on extrusion equipment and supporting systems.

• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and process-related equipment.

• Maintain extruders, feeders, conveyors, cooling systems, pullers, cutters, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.

• Replace bearings, motors, gearboxes, belts, chains, couplings, and other mechanical components.

• Perform basic welding, cutting, brazing, soldering, and fabrication repairs as required.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Follow all safety procedures including Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, confined space entry, fall protection, electrical safe work practices, and PPE requirements.

• Participate in TPM and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

• Assist in root cause analysis of equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders in the CMMS system.

• Support development and updates of maintenance procedures and standard work instructions.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Material Handling & Equipment Support

• Safely operate lifting and rigging equipment including chain hoists, slings, jacks, come-alongs, cranes, and lift devices.

• Inspect lifting equipment and assist with equipment installation, relocation, and major repairs.

• Assist with maintenance inventory management and notify supervision when replacement parts or supplies are required.