Production Maintenance Electrician

Job Summary

Amentum is seeking a 3rd shift Production Maintenance Electrician for our industrial operations & maintenance team in Corinth, MS Typical work schedule is AWS Nights, 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.; hours may vary based on business demand.

This manufacturing maintenance technician is responsible for providing an intermediate level of expertise in troubleshooting, servicing and documenting the electrical and controls needs of process/production equipment in an industrial environment.

Must have the ability to maintain, improve, and participate in developing control systems, programming ladder logic / PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, GE, MicroLogix, ControlLogix, PLC-5) and HMI. Works with Allen Bradley, controls and instrumentation such as thermocouples and transducers, as well as primary voltages up to and including 480v. Effectively communicates with the site management team and the customer to understand requirements, solve electrical problems, and provide solutions to manufacturing problems.

The Production Maintenance Electrician must have the ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures. General Maintenance of equipment will also be required.

Responsibilities:
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs process/production machines, equipment and related electrical equipment, such as electrical control circuits from 24v up to and including 480v AC, electro-mechanical test devices, instrumentation devices, CNC equipment, PLCs / ladder logic controllers, and variable frequency drives as necessary.
• Calibrates instrumentation equipment and controls for optimum performance.
• Utilizes strong mechanical and electrical skills in order to complete assignments.
• Performs preventive maintenance on process/production equipment as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
• Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Maintains a strict schedule in order to be successful in the assignment, yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Three years of experience performing electrical maintenance on manufacturing / production equipment and systems in an industrial environment, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
• Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

• Associates Degree in Industrial Technology, Industrial Electrical, or related program.
• Experience with robotic systems and controls (Fanuc, ABB, etc).
• Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and altering PLCs, such as Allen Bradley.
• Experience using RS Logix, MicroLogix, ControlLogix and PLC-5 Software.
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing VFDs.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing testing instrumentation.
• Experience calibrating testing equipment.
• Experience documenting process procedures.
• Experience troubleshooting AC & DC control circuits.
• Experience troubleshooting analog control circuits.

Other Attributes:
• Must be willing to work overtime when required. May be required to work holidays and weekends.