Electronic maintenance technician job description

The Maintenance Technician is a multi-craft position that requires a working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic (PLC). This position provides emergency and routine maintenance support to the operations departments in an industrial/automated environment. Strong knowledge of Electrical Controls is preferred.
Your Responsibilities:

* Successfully troubleshoot, install, inspect, maintain, and repair electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment as directed.
* Perform troubleshooting using a PLC.
* Identify parts and supplies as needed to perform assigned tasks using manuals, catalog, etc.
* Perform work in an efficient and timely manner
* Confers with operators and observers, tests, and evaluates operations of machinery and equipment to diagnose cause of malfunction.
* Disassembles machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
* Repairs, replaces, adjust, and align components of machinery and equipment orders or fabricates replacement parts.
* Test-runs repaired machinery and equipment to verify adequacy of repairs.
* Records repairs, maintenance performed and machine maintenance information utilizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
* Communicates with or assists other associates to repair equipment.
* Maintain a cooperative relationship with those contacted in the course of work activities.
* Adhere to all Safety Policies! Always wearing Personal Protective Equipment.

Your Profile

Education & Experience:

* Associates degree in Electronics, General Technology, or related field and 2+ years industrial maintenance experience preferred.
* Must be proficient in the following areas: Electrical, PLC, Mechanical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics.

Benefits:

Eligibility for Medical; Dental; Vision; 401k; Company Sponsored Group Term Life; Voluntary Life; PTO.

Company Overview:

Acme Smoked Fish Corporation is a fourth-generation family owned business and the largest smoked fish production company in the country. Acme manufactures and distributes its products in the U.S. under four core brands (Acme, Blue Hill Bay, Ruby Bay, and Spence) and private labels through leading retail and food service institutions. The company operates manufacturing sites in New York, North Carolina, Florida, Massachusetts, and Chile.

Acme Smoked Fish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

NOW HIRING - 2ND Shift Electronic Maintenance Technician

SHIFT - 2ND SHIFT (3PM - 11PM)

PAY: $27.99-33.60 + $2.00 shift differential.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Build and perform tests on electronics, electrical systems and components to determine operability. Performs a variety of maintenance activities in addition to electro-mechanical duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning circuits and wiring.

2. Utilize testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, voltmeters, ammeters, watt meters, etc.

3. Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning machinery and equipment.

4. Install and activate new equipment.

5. General maintenance activities which may involve hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, steam and electrical.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- Experience in the manufacturing field

- Mechanical and Electrical troubleshooting experience

- Minimum of 2 year tech degree required

- PLC Programming required

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE:

• Reports to the Plant Manufacturing Engineering Manager

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. High noise levels from operating machines and equipment

2. Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels

3. Breathing fumes, dust and mist

4. The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job related duties, subject to all applicable state and federal laws

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Hydraulics Experience
• PLC Programming Experience
• PLC Wiring Experience
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Salary info:

$27.99 - $33.60 / hr

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.
**Summary**

Perform all assigned Electronic Technician duties within class to include equipment repairs, PM's, diagnostics, troubleshooting and emergency response on equipment.

**Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities**

\#1 Read and understand equipment manuals.

\#2 Responsible to move throughout the facility, reach vertical heights up to 150' to perform repairs, PM's, and monitor equipment in both open and confined spaces.

\#3 Performs preventive maintenance as assigned which includes but is not limited to repair, diagnostics, cleaning, lubrication, upgrading, of machinery, scales, printers, necessary computers, etc.

\#4 Fix equipment when a breakdown occurs.

\#5 Walk, carrying boxes, tools and machine parts on wet and greasy floors for distance over 100 foot during performance of job function.

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**Minimum Education**

High School or equivalent.

**Experience Requirements**

0 - 2 years experience. Reading, writing, math and analytical skills required. Valid drivers license (Class C) required. Required skills may also include trouble shooting switches, 3 phase motor and service light fixtures and ballasts.

**Experience Preferred**

Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must be able to do shop math and be able to interpret drawings.

**Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements**

Work in temperatures varying from below 32ºF to above 75ºF with humidity varying from ambient to 100%, noise exposure up to 100 decibels and visual light intensity varying from 50-200 foot candles.

Included are exposure to chlorine, ammonia vapors, carbon dioxide (10 ppm), dry ice, lubricating oils, caustic detergent, butanone, ethanol, aluminum chloride.

Must have the ability to move through the facility and carry required equipment, tools which could weigh as much as 100 lbs.

Must wear FR rated clothing as required.

_Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._