Electrical Engineering Technician

$72,800 - $93,600/Yr

Aerotek - Jackson, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Jackson, GA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Electrical Engineering Technician role at Aerotek involves executing maintenance activities to ensure the safety and quality of operations in a food production facility. The technician will be responsible for setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining automated production equipment, while adhering to various regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant machinery and equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, motors, and pumps.
• Troubleshoot, repair, or replace electrical control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, etc.
• Troubleshoot, repair, or replace hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical power components.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment using PLCs and other automated control systems. Utilize RS Logix and read ladder logic.
• Perform work order repairs, inspections, and adjustments as well as preventative and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Work closely with production and refrigeration personnel to effectively resolve and eliminate plant and process problems.

Requirements

• PLC troubleshooting and programming
• Electrical troubleshooting (24V, 480V)
• Knowledge of ladder logic
• Experience with photo eyes, sensors, inputs/outputs, Pro Logic 5000, servo drives, and servo motors
• Experience with VFD
• Ability to use multimeter, ohm meter, and/or megger
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience with CMMS

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Holiday and Vacation Programs
• Employee discounts