Electrical Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Installs, services, repairs, and implements new equipment and design changes in process equipment, packaging equipment and related facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Designs equipment or modifications.
• Sketches mechanical fixtures, electrical circuitry, hydraulic/pneumatic piping and preparing maintenance and operational instructions.
• Orders necessary components through Support Services.
• Assists in building or installing equipment.
• This includes moving Spangler built devices into place, “mating” purchased equipment to devices and attaching wiring, utilities and control consoles.
• Tests and adjusts equipment to meet production requirements.
• Services and troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Instructs production and mechanical personnel in equipment care, operation and correction of minor problems.
• Follows all Spangler Candy safety/sanitation policies and procedures.
• Supports the organization’s commitment to ensure that our food safety and quality plans conform to all regulatory requirements and with food quality and safety requirements of our customers and report any problems or potential problems observed concerning food safety and quality to Supervision immediately.
• Assist mechanics when necessary.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly including areas throughout the plant and facilities where work is performed.
• Assists in the selection of equipment and supplies.
• Performs and completes other work as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Minimum of High School diploma or GED.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Good vision, color vision, hearing, speaking and finger dexterity skills as well as ability to perform close work. Ability to work under time pressure, sit, stand, walk, stoop, climb, kneel, reach, push, pull, use a keyboard, lift and/or carry up to approximately 50 lbs.

MINIMUM MENTAL OR COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

Ability to read, write, follow instructions, perform detailed mathematical calculations and draw conclusions from a visual and/or physical inspection of equipment, machines or materials. Must possess skills and/or experience equivalent to technical college training in electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, and hydraulics. Requires a high degree of imagination and electromechanical aptitude. Must be able to lead and communicate with others. Accepts training and maintains the skills necessary to meet new and changing technology.

WORK DEVICES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT

Variety of hand tools (pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, flashlight, wire cutters, etc.), power tools (hand drills, rotary hammer drill, etc.), electrical testing equipment (meters, oscilloscopes, amp meter, etc.), material handling equipment, computer, and all required PPE.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposed to heat, dust, dirt, fumes, chemicals, vibrations, noise and cramped areas. Occasionally exposed to burns, cuts, falls, pinch points, electrical shock, sprains, and strains.