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.