Maintenance Tech. - Electrical/Extrusion

Job Description 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. Qualifications Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience troubleshooting and repairing 480V three-phase electrical systems. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and equipment manuals. Experience troubleshooting motors, motor controls, contactors, relays, overloads, sensors, heaters, and control circuits. Experience using electrical testing equipment, including multimeters, clamp meters, megohmmeters, and non-contact voltage testers. Basic PLC troubleshooting experience preferred (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms). Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Welding, fabrication, and basic machine shop experience preferred. Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance practices. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and prioritize multiple maintenance activities. Basic computer skills