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CFL Flooring is a global leader in luxury vinyl flooring. Founded in 2004 by European owners in Shanghai, CFL has continued to build its story by focusing on the core values of innovation, reliability and flexibility in the market. The CFL family is led by a competent staff from 15 countries with diverse backgrounds and years of technical flooring expertise.  

CFL is currently seeking candidates to join our rapidly expanding team. We seek to hire a Multicraft Technician. The successful candidate is a highly trained mechanical and electrical technician who is responsible for installation, diagnostics and troubleshooting in a highly automated SPC/LVT flooring manufacturing factory. The chosen candidate will report to the CFL USA Engineering Manager.  

Duties/Responsibilities:

Electrical

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems.

• Read technical diagrams and blueprints.

• Perform general electrical maintenance.

• Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment to diminish and eliminate downtime.

• Inspect transformers, circuit breakers, and other electrical components.

• Installs circuit breakers and other electrical hardware and connects wiring to them.

• Tests electrical systems to ensure proper installation and operation.

• Inspects electrical systems to determine whether repairs are needed.

• Replaces conduit and wiring as needed.

• Replaces circuit breakers as needed.

• Repair and replace components as needed

• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Adhere to all safety practices - LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, Hot Work, PIT, Fall Protection, Hoisting & Rigging, etc.

• Follow National Electrical Code state and local building regulations.

• Assist in training and mentoring electrical and mechanical technicians as needed Mechanical

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.

• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.

• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.

• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.

• Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.

• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.

• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.

• Prepares reports documenting work performed.

• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies. 

• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.

• Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.  

• Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.  

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

• Must be willing to travel internationally for training.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting or in any aspect of the employment process on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

•  Ability to read blueprints.
•  Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring.
•  Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
•  Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
•  Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment.
•  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
•  Ability to read/interpret/update mechanical and electrical schematics/prints, 
•  Identification and proper use of tools  
•  Working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) 
•  Advanced understanding of e-stop systems 
•  Advanced troubleshooting of electrical components such as PLC’s, AC & DC drives, relay logic, single loop controllers, pneumatics & hydraulics 
•  Ability to create advanced PLC systems and programs for process and operational control

Education and Experience:

•  High school diploma or equivalent required.
•  Completion of a formal apprenticeship and valid electrician’s license required preferred.
•  Previous industrial electrician, mechanic (multicraft) experience strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

•  Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring.
•  Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
•  Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.
•  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
•  Must be able to navigate the manufacturing environment in an LVT facility.