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Amazon LEO is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of industrial electrical systems. This role is hands-on and focused on rapid fault isolation, preventive maintenance execution, safe repair practices, and supporting team capability through on-the-job knowledge sharing.
Work Schedule- Monday though Friday. 7am-3:30pm
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems to minimize equipment downtime
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, servos, conveyors, VFDs, PLC-connected equipment, and automation systems
• Execute repairs on electrical systems in compliance with NEC and OSHA standards
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for maintenance and repair activities
• Assist in electrical cross-training and peer mentoring of maintenance technicians
• Partner with engineering and operations on equipment upgrades, repairs, and reliability improvements
• Use troubleshooting skills to identify and prevent possible problems/failures, and to systematically and intelligently make repairs
• Incorporate relevant technical literature into the understanding of system operation and coordinate efforts with other technicians involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components
• Install, repair, adjust, and test equipment and components to ensure that systems function properly
• Communicate with machine operators, and operate equipment to detect equipment problems, analyze malfunctions, and verify system problems
• Observe and incorporate safety standards and regulations required for safe operation of the system
Required Technical Skills:
• Industrial machines, motors, servos, digital multi-meters, conveyor systems maintenance and repair
• Power distribution systems and control panels
• Fuses, contactors, relays, and electrical component replacement
• Electrical schematic interpretation, P&ID and troubleshooting
• Experience in common industrial power distribution
• Understanding of PLC systems
• WA-06 Electrical License preferred, but not required
Additional Requirements:
• Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.
• With or without reasonable accommodations, must be willing and able to work with powered lift equipment - for example forklift or scissor lifts.
• Valid Driver's license and able to satisfy Amazon driver eligibility criteria.
• With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to lift up to 49 pounds on some occasions, stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours (with breaks), and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach overhead.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma, or equivalent
- 4+ years working experience with installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining electro-mechanical systems and devices.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Manufacturing, automation, or mission-critical environments.
- 24/7 operations or high-uptime facilities
- LME license.
- Environmental test chamber experience.
- Experience installing, repairing, adjusting, and testing electro-mechanical equipment and components to ensure that systems function properly
- Familiar with Lock Out Tag Out(LOTO) devices and processes.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Kirkland - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly