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Day and Night shift available 

6:45am-6:45pm

6:45pm- 6:45am 

 Looking for level III 

Summary: 

• This position exists to support product manufacturing activities to maintain and repair electrical and mechanical systems, electrical and electronic components, Trouble shoot and program drives for industrial machinery and equipment. Able to install and repair equipment and program drives per application is essential. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual in this position must use initiative and judgment arranging job details to achieve predetermined objectives.   The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs preventive maintenance on machinery and the building or grounds as required.
• Must have the ability to recognize potential problems and quickly report such concerns to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Support production activities of all production lines to ensure the proper function of manufacturing equipment.
• Operate industrial equipment (forklifts, overhead cranes, 120 ‘manlifts).
• Read equipment- drawings and schematics.
• Assist in troubleshooting, analyzing, and maintaining all electrical and electronic components associated with manufacturing equipment and overhead cranes. This included PLCs, industrial control circuits, Ac drives, motor control and power circuits and related equipment.
• Perform routine tests and preventive maintenance program on manufacturing equipment.
• Assist in Analyzing machine failures due to electrical or electronic problems and take appropriate action to correct the problem.
• Assist with electrical Pm.
• Make visual inspections and use test equipment such as chart records, multimeters, ammeters, insulation testers and calibrators, to determine the nature of malfunctions.
• Install and align motors, gearboxes, drive trains, and other mechanical power transmissions systems.
• Align, adjust, and calibrate equipment according to specifications.
• Read wiring schematics and equipment specifications. Update existing schematics for changes.
• Maintain logs of service and repairs for a specific system or piece of equipment when necessary.
• Assist in laying out and installing electrical and electronic systems needed for servicing existing equipment, new manufacturing equipment, and auxiliary equipment.
• Write up complete parts list of items needed, Gauge conduit and wire sizes for application.
• Assist in installing instrument panels, PLCs, counter meters, flow and pressure meters, circuit breakers, switches, solenoids, junction boxes, motors, AC and DC variable speed drives and their control and circuits and connect and test the systems.
• Assist electrical, facility, mechanical maintenance and engineering as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES- N/A 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Experience within manufacturing maintenance environment preferred.
• This position required strong written and verbal communication skills such as the ability to read and comprehend various instructions.
• Required to be familiar with and use all hand tools and power tools common to the essential duties listed above.
• Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team or independently.
• Ability to prioritize assignments with the flexibility to handle last minute changes.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using, whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Some basic experience working around 480-volt systems at a minimum is preferred.
• Ability to correctly read blueprints and electrical schematics
• No access to production equipment without oversight from a Maintenance Technician I or higher
• No exposure to live systems (electrical, hydraulics, hydro, etc)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; stand, walk and sit; talk and hear.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 175 pounds.
• Ability to clearly hear voices or alarms, bells, and other noise.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock.
• Regularly exposed to wet and humid conditions (outside weather conditions); high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to the risk of radiation or electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Disclaimer: Cactus Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may, and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required. Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.