Maintenance Electrician ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth electrical
troubleshooting of 480VAC & 24VDC components. The Maintenance Electrician has strong
working knowledge of all operating systems in the plant including but not limited to Allen Bradley (AB),
B&R automation, Siemens, and Zenon. Maintenance Electrician acts as a subject matter expert
on behalf of the plant in frequency drives, human machine interface (HMI), plant operating systems and
data collection / system backups. Maintenance Electrician performs troubleshooting and repair of
facilities and auxiliary equipment and general electrical maintenance of the building and grounds. The
Maintenance Electrician works directly with Maintenance Technicians, machine Operators,Supervisors and Managers to resolve both electrical and mechanical issues. Maintenance Electrician develops and implements best practices aligned with Niagara’s maintenance strategies.
Through the use of preventative and predictive maintenance processes, the Maintenance Electrician
champions continuous improvement efforts and assists with training in their focus areas.
- Essential Functions
- Adhere to and enforce highest standards in safety and good manufacturing practices plant-wide
- Train and lead Operators, Mechanics and Supervisors on technical procedures related to high-speed
bottle manufacturing and packaging
Work directly with plant leadership to develop and execute projects involving continuousimprovement, upgrades, and the resolution of re-occurring problems
Rapid identification of machine problems to minimize equipment downtime with root causeanalysis conducted to prevent re-occurrence
Partner with other Sr. Maintenance Technician to resolve cross-functional problemsUse of available software systems to analyze and identify issues to drive throughputperformance
Define requirements and lead overhaul efforts to rebuild equipment to like-new status duringplanned downtime
Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshootingprocedures in the following areas of bottling production specialization :
o Blow molding, inclusive of PET processing, machine set-up, mold changes, and quality
inspection systems
o Filling / capping, beverage processing methods, cap feeding systems with light closures,
vision inspections systems and laser date coders, quality / sanitation standards, and
conveying systems
o Labeling technology, roll-fed and / or cut and stack, machine set-up, hot melt gluing systems,
and conveying systems
o Dry-end packaging including case packers, case conveyors, conventional and robotic
palletizers, and stretch wrappers. Machine set-up required for all pack size changes
o Common OEM’s for production equipment : Krones, Sidel, KHS, Sacmi, Tech Long
Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshootingprocedures in the following areas of injection technology :
o Husky injection molding machines consisting of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical
systems
o Auxiliary systems including resin handling / blending, resin drying, dehumidification, vision
inspection, conveying, and cooling systems
o Mold systems, internal hot runner and cold half maintenance, identification of component
wear and troubleshooting through detailed inspection of produced products
o Plastic processing at high speeds while maintaining tight part tolerances and acceptable
levels of acetaldehyde (AA)
Create SOP’s for troubleshooting machines, and upload them to BDA systemRegular and predictable attendance, as well as required on-call availability, are essentialfunctions of the job to ensure equipment and facility up-time
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities,duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities
and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications : - 6 Years – Experience in an electrical maintenance environment
6 Years – Experience in Position4 Years – Experience managing people / projectsexperience may include a combination of work experience and educationEffective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team membersAbility to read and interpret schematics : electrical and instrumentation diagramsFamiliarity with all basic hand tools, multi-meter and PLC Hardware (I / O modules, communication modules, CPUs and safety relays)Knowledgeable on RSLogix 5000, SIMATIC Step 7 and Factory Talk StudioWillingness to be a technical leader and trainer within the automation and electrical area of the plant or machine centerSkilled in the repair of variable frequency drives, servomotors and controllers, communication systems (asi-bus, can-bus, profi- bus, ethernet), PLC input / output cards, and safety modulesDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and levels of the organizationExperience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookPreferred Qualifications : - 10+ Years– Experience in an electrical maintenance environment
10+ Years – Experience working in Position
6 Years – Experience managing people / projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education4 years of experience in troubleshooting one of the following operating systems : AllenBradley (AB), B&R or Siemens
4 years of experience in an electro-mechanical role with Krones, Husky, Sidel, or otherpackaging or bottling equipment
1 year of experience leading and developing others on the functionality and repair ofelectro-mechanical equipment
2 years of experience creating process improvements or continuous improvement initiativesSkilled in layout and installation of electrical and communication linesSkilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC powerAbility to read and interpret schematics : process and instrumentation diagramsProficiency in troubleshooting one or more of the following automation systems : AllenBradley (AB), B&R, and / or SiemensWorking experience with RSLogix 5000, SIMATIC Step 7, and Factory Talk StudioUnderstanding of binary numbers and computer infrastructureKnowledge of COPA-Data Zenon, SEW Motion Studios, and / or B&R Automation StudiosCompetenciesThis position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success :
Lead Like an Owner
Makes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customersInnovACT
Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and / or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiencyFind a Way
Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be Great
Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectationsEducationMinimum Required :
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred :
Associate's Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specialization
You should be proficient in :
PLC Troubleshooting SkillsEquipment TroubleshootingElectrical SchematicsElectrical Troubleshooting SkillsFood and Beverage ManufacturingElectrical Systems Diagnostics & RepairElectrical InstallationElectrical TroubleshootingElectrical RepairTroubleshooting Industrial Automation EquipmentPLC Programming ExperienceExperience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentBlow Molding ExperienceMachines & technologies you'll use :
Packaging MachinesSCADAVariable Frequency Drives (VFD)PalletizerBlow Molding MachineProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens, B&R Industrial Automation)HMIServo MotorsID : 8SR6Ct