Job Opening: Maintenance Electrician

The Maintenance Electrician is responsible for ensuring optimal operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. Whirlwind’s goal is to provide fabricated structures for families, congregations and businesses, in the most efficient manner while maintaining a safe work environment. The role of the Maintenance Electrician is crucial to the overall manufacturing process of our products. Job Responsibilities * Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt. * Performs general electronic inspections, diagnosis, repairs and replacements autonomously. * Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance. * Makes failure analysis, establishing the problems' root causes and taking actions to avoid repetitions. * Performs electric and electronic activities such as low voltage panel repairs, PLC programs loading or DC/AC engines speed control. * Interprets electrical drawings. * Detects abnormalities on sensors, actuators or variable speed drives. * Updates information in the maintenance systems and performs maintenance reports. * Performs electrical, electronic, automation and electromechanical troubleshooting on industrial equipment, overhead cranes, electrical installations of the building (600 VAC and below), offices installations. * Knowledge to perform or assist on electrical installations using EMT, rigid, liquid tight conduits; install wire ways, disconnects, junction box; run wires, cables, network cables according to NEC. Job Qualifications * Physical activities required are climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, twisting, bending, talking and hearing. * Have working knowledge of OSHA regulations. * Have strong analytical and problem solving skills. * Have working knowledge of PLC and computerized controlled automated systems, equipment and functions. * Have working experience with 480V/3 phase industrial equipment and controls. * Be able to read and understand blueprints. * At least three years prior experience in electrical and/or electronic position. * Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent. * Some weekends, nights and holidays when needed.