Production Maintenance Electrician LEAD

Job Summary

Amentum is seeking a Production Maintenance Electrician LEAD to join our team of multi-skilled technicians in an Electrical Apparatus manufacturing facility in Waukesha, WI.

Hours are 1st shift, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with some weekends. Hours and days may vary based on business demand.

You will be responsible for performing at the subject matter expert level in installing, programming, troubleshooting, servicing and documenting the electrical and controls needs of manufacturing process / production equipment in an industrial environment. You will provide leadership to the maintenance staff and direct the daily workflow of the team and perform the daily function of supervising and developing the multi-skilled technical workforce. Must be self-motivated and demonstrate the strong organizational/time management skills needed to be successful in this role. Provides instruction, mentors and trains less skilled technicians as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, improve, and participate in developing control systems, programming ladder logic / PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE, Fanuc, MicroLogix, ControlLogix, and PLC-5) and HMI.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair 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.
• Calibrate instrumentation equipment and controls for optimum performance.
• Support the procurement of spare parts.
• Identify and document cost savings.
• Develop and monitor work assignments for other technicians and coaches as appropriate.

• Effectively communicate with the site management team and the customer to understand requirements, solve electrical problems, and provide solutions to manufacturing problems.

• Create and modify site operations procedures for equipment and recommends facilities reliability improvements.

• Perform preventive maintenance on process/production equipment as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Respond and provide service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Recommend measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Operate a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Fluent with Inventory and Materials Management concepts, such as inventory control and analysis, material lead times, cost analysis, usage analysis, etc.
• Promote and adheres to the Amentum Safety Structure. Safely perform functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tag out procedures and wearing PPE as required.Following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tag out procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

• High School diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Six years of experience performing electrical maintenance on industrial manufacturing process / production equipment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience programming ladder logic / PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE, Fanuc, MicroLogix, ControlLogix, and PLC-5) and HMI
• Experience working with Allen Bradley Controls and instrumentation such as thermocouples and transducers, as well as primary voltages up to and including 480v.
• 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.
• 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
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must 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 4-20mA and 0-10v circuits.
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing VFDs.
• Experience calibrating testing equipment.