Maintenance Technician, Electrical

Tasks

• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment and software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
• Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires.
• Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning and repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
• Study blueprints, schematics, manuals and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
• Repair and adjust equipment, machine, and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment.
• Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and test.
• Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
• Calibrate heaters, PID loops, scales, and drives to maintain manufactures specifications.
• Experience with PLC’s
• Expertise in Kraiburg TPE proprietary process and installation of proprietary equipment with the ability to assess complex and complicated issues analytically for best solutions in a timely manor
• Definition, collection, and follow-through measures in the context of risk management for Industry regulations and Kraiburg TPE standards.
• Any other task the Kraiburg TPE may need.

Knowledge

• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Mechanical - Knowledge of machine and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, and procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Automation - Knowledge of Kraiburg TPE’s automation process and proprietary programs (PLC, Intouch, Shiftbook).

Work Content

• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment - Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
• Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Skills

• Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Troubleshooting - determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Active listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, talking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Operation monitoring - watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure machine is working properly.
• Coordination - Ensure that work needing to be done gets done in an appropriate amount of time. Safety issues must shut down machine instantly.

Tools

• Microcontrollers - Programmable logic controllers (PLC), proportional integral derivative (PID controllers).
• Pipe bending tools- Hydraulic pipe bender, pipe bender, PVC benders
• Punches or nail sets or drifts - Knockout punches, punches, screw starters
• Voltage or current meters - High-voltage doctors, low voltage detectors, test lamps, voltmeters.
• Winches - cable winches, wire winches.

Education

• CMMS software - SAP Maintenance
• Office suite software - Microsoft Office software
• Word processing software - Microsoft word.
• Technical School or Higher.