
Electrical Technician
- Minneapolis, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Comply with all Lock-Tag-Try (LTT) procedures.
- Fix and report all unsafe work conditions.
- Notify member of Minneapolis Leadership Team in the case of any accident, near miss, or on-the-job injury.
- Oversees shift activities, downtime, and shop with respect to electrical work request, downtime lists and assigned projects.
- Instructs craftsmen in proper electrical installation and repair techniques as appropriate.
- Plans electrical preventive maintenance strategies to minimize equipment downtime.
- Responsible for the maintenance of all electrical shop equipment.
- Inspects electrical work in progress to ensure correct labor utilization and evaluate electrical training requirements.
- Completes training plan based on qualifying test score.
- Supports in-house and contracted electrical installations or repairs in the facility.
- Maintains electrical controls software in support of programming for the facility.
- Installs, repairs, and/or replaces AC/DC motors and drives, motors, starters or relays
- Installs repairs, or replaces electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, support structures, fiber-optic, line assemblies, lighting, and alternative electrical parts.
- Keeps most current copies of PLC programs, drive programs, Panelview programs, level measurements devices programs on Minneapolis' common drive.
- Maintains detailed documentation through all phases of development, testing and analysis.
- Works from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions
- Updates and keep electrical drawing current when changes occur.
- Devises, fabricates, installs, tests, and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment and systems involving the movement of physical components in the manufacturing area.
- Assisting engineers with developing technical solutions related to the operation and performance of devices and systems.
- Installs, repairs, and upgrades components of mechanical devices and systems in the manufacturing area.
- Keeps the department leader appraised of mechanical and electrical equipment conditions so that situations of major significance can be planned for to avoid major production downtime.
- Recommends electrical training and development of craftsmen in support of electrical power and control equipment.
- Makes timely and appropriate decisions when an emergency or breakdown occurs so that production interruption is minimized.
- Ensures that electrical spare parts information and inventories are maintained at appropriate levels.
- Creates and maintains technical troubleshooting manuals by each machine to facilitate / share best practices with all craftsmen.
- Mentor, coach and manage Maintenance apprentice employees.
- Proactive in the safety process and ensures that good safety habits are reinforced in craftsmen.
- Active contributor to the PM Pillar.
- Partners with AM activity team members to achieve TPM goals across the plant.
- Maintains all implemented 5S improvements and ensures housekeeping expectations.
- Perform all TPM duties necessary to ensure the safety of the plant and drive to successful attainment of zero losses, zero defects, and zero injuries
- Demonstrated quality and craftmanship and holds others accountable to this standard.
- Ability to work independently or in a team atmosphere with minimal direct supervision
- Demonstrated desire to have a positive impact on safety at the Minneapolis facility.
- Demonstrated mechanical, electrical and controls aptitude. Strong troubleshooting skills in all areas.
- Solid foundation in Reliable Work Practices and SAP interface preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership in professional, service, or social organizations
- Willingness and flexibility to relocate.
- Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift as directed by Maintenance Leader.
- Manufacturing Maintenance experience or completion of an Advanced Manufacturing program from an accredited school.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- AutoCAD, SolidWorks experience is preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
- Associate's degree, or higher preferred.
- Minimum of 4-year experience in a Maintenance team with relevant experience. Preferably as a Electrical or Multi-Trade Technician.
- Manufacturing or process related experience.
- Ability to routinely lift to 50 Lbs. without assistance
- Ability to routinely lift to 80 Lbs. with assistance
- Ability to work from heights.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Work up to 12 hours in extreme hot/cold manufacturing environment
- Walk/stand on concrete floor, as required during shift work lasting 8-12 hours
- Routinely ascend and descend stairs and ladders.
- Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary for task
- Use cleaning equipment or tools as necessary for housekeeping duties in accordance with all safety rules
- Ability to work overtime as necessary