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Wieland North America, Inc

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Wieland North America, Inc, Shelbyville, Kentucky, United States, 40065

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Overview Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities.With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety , ambition , optimism , reliability , ownership , diversity , & respect .

Wieland is hiring a

Electrical Maintenance Technician . The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible forperforming highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive electrical and maintenance systems, and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goal and objectives. Understand and apply blueprints and technical diagrams. Inspect electrical components including transformers and circuit breakers. Use testing devices to identify and report electrical problems. This role is located in

Shelbyville, KY

and will be fully on-site.

Schedule: Rotating 12-hour Shifts

Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Night Shift: 6:30 PM - 6:00 AM

Pay Schedule: Weekly

Responsibilities Electrical Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:

Perform minor electrical building repairs as necessary Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of facility machinery

Troubleshoot production equipment controlled by PLC controllers, using the troubleshooting tools supplied by a PLC software, preferably Siemens S7 or TIA.

Troubleshoot VSD, preferably Siemens VFD's.

Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service

Diagnose problems, replace,or repair parts, test andmake adjustments as needed

Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment,and plant facilities

Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters,and material handling equipment in performing duties

Detect faulty operations, defective material,and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision

Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas

Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and components

Demonstrate teamwork and high-level communication skills

Other duties as assigned

Electrical Maintenance Technician Qualifications:

5+ years of manufacturing experience; strong electrical, and electrical controls knowledge. Good hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial knowledge.

5 years experience in industrial electrical field

PLC and VFD experience. Siemens preferred.

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to perform electrical tests, read results and diagnose and repair electrical problems.

Required to supply initial tools and toolbox for basic troubleshooting and repairs. Company will replace damaged tools as requested.

Proficiency in using multimeters and other measuring equipment to diagnose electrical problems in industrial equipment.

Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, and small hand tools.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, Outlook

Ability to work under pressure

Qualifications Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!

Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.

Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.

Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000+ employees worldwide and 35+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!

Wellness Programs

– Wieland encourages participation in ourunique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status in the program.

Sustainability - Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer . We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.

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