Production Maintenance Electrician - Lead

Job Summary

Amentum is seeking an advanced Production Maintenance Electrician with some PLC skills to join our team of multi-skilled technicians in an Electrical Apparatus manufacturing facility in Waukesha, WI.

• Typical Hours 1st shift 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. AWS

Production maintenance technicians are responsible for providing an intermediate level of expertise in installing, programming, troubleshooting, servicing and documenting the electrical and controls needs of process / production equipment in an industrial environment.

You will maintain, improve, and participate in developing control systems, programming ladder logic / PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE, Fanuc, MicroLogix, ControlLogix, and PLC-5) and HMI. Work with Allen Bradley Controls and instrumentation such as thermocouples and transducers, as well as primary voltages up to and including 480v. 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 manufacturing process / production machines, robots, automation equipment and related electrical equipment, such as electrical control circuits from 24v up to and including 480v AC, electro-mechanical test devices, instrumentation devices, PLCs / ladder logic controllers, and variable frequency drives as necessary.
• Calibrates instrumentation equipment and controls for optimum performance.
• Support the procurement of spare parts.
• Identifies and documents cost savings.
• 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.
• Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tag out 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 industrial manufacturing process / production equipment, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• This position may require overtime, various shifts, weekends, holidays, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
• Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
• Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
• Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.
• Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
• Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.

Special Requirements:

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained

• Associates Degree in Industrial Electrical, Industrial Technology, or related skilled trade program.
• NFPA-70E Training.
• Experience troubleshooting CNC Machine tools and controls.
• Experience with robotic systems and controls (Fanuc, ABB, etc.).
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing components up to 480v 3 phase.
• Experience troubleshooting 4-20mA and 0-10v circuits.
• Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing PLCs, such as Allen Bradley, Fanuc etc.
• Experience using RS Logix, MicroLogix, ControlLogix and PLC-5 Software.
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing VFDs.
• Experience calibrating testing equipment.
• Experience utilizing a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).