Maintenance Manager/Electrical Background

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Full-time - Entry Level

Milwaukee, WI

About the position

The Electrical Maintenance Technician at Mid-City Foundry is responsible for delivering safe and timely electrical support, conducting preventative maintenance, and overseeing the installation, servicing, repairing, troubleshooting, and resolving issues across various operational machinery within a manufacturing industrial setting. This role is crucial for ensuring operational efficiency and is part of a succession plan for the maintenance department, emphasizing knowledge transfer and smooth transitions of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and timely electrical support.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Oversee installation, servicing, and repair of operational machinery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across various equipment.
• Assist in managing the day-to-day operation of the Maintenance Department.
• Lead a team and provide hands-on support in maintenance tasks.
• Evaluate circumstances and provide input on work scope and expectations.
• Become a subject expert on all on-site facilities systems and equipment.
• Lead operation processes, installation, and troubleshooting of PLC ladder logic and HMIs.
• Collaborate with vendors to manage project scope, expectations, and budget.
• Author facilities and maintenance policies and processes.
• Adhere to safety practices and OSHA guidelines in collaboration with management and EHS coordinator.

Requirements

• Mechanical and electrical expertise.
• Sound understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Demonstrated basic troubleshooting and machine repair capacity.
• 2-3 years of experience in troubleshooting industrial electrical control systems.
• Operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery including motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, and 3 phase power.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with power transmission equipment and bearings.
• Basic welding skills (not required but preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and professionally.

Nice-to-haves

• Military training or Technical School background.
• Familiarity with computers and Microsoft software.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus based on performance.
• Negotiable pay based on experience.