Maintenance - Electrical Controls Knowledge

**Job Summary** The Maintenance Mechanic I is responsible for performing basic preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment, and tools, and assists other members of the Maintenance Department in various machine/building repairs. **Principal Duties and Responsibilities** - Performs regular, preventative maintenance on all machinery, equipment, tools, and building - Assists in the repair of woodworking machinery, infeed/outfeed systems, hand tools, and forklifts in accordance with diagrams, operating manuals, and manufacturer specifications - Orders supplies and parts as required - Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled - Maintains records of repair and maintenance activities - Performs duties consistent with established safety rules and procedures - Maintains a clean and organized work area - Participates in safety, CI, and other programs and meetings - If assigned to Treating Department, performs duties consistent with hazardous waste and hazardous material handling procedures and practices - Prepares various reports as required - Performs other duties as required - Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems including 480V/277V three-phase power, 240V/120V single-phase power, and 24VDC control circuits. - Ability to safely troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical control systems, motors, motor starters, contactors, relays, sensors, limit switches, and variable frequency drives (VFDs). - Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings. - Experience using electrical test equipment including multimeters, clamp meters, and voltage testers. - Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems preferred. - Understanding of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety practices in a manufacturing environment. - Ability to identify and troubleshoot power distribution, control circuit, and machine electrical faults with minimal supervision. **Qualifications** - High school diploma - Minimum 1 year of experience in machine repair in maintenance - Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and control technology, and welding - Working knowledge of safe equipment practices and applicable laws, rules, and regulations - Demonstrate working knowledge of hazardous waste and hazardous material handling procedures and practices - Must be at least 18 years of age ### *The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*