Industrial Maintenance Technician $23/hr- Night shift 7pm to 7am

Cardinal CG Maintenance Technicians are self-starters who can work with limited supervision. All must possess past mechanical and electrical experiences as a minimum, and PLC knowledge is preferred. Familiarity with processes which use partial vacuum is a big plus (vacuum cleaners and material transfer do not qualify as vacuum processes). Welding can be a plus but is not necessary.

The ideal candidate will be trained in the following:

• Work safely - Use LOTO and wear appropriate PPE as required for the job/task
• Keep equipment running by answering troubleshooting calls
  
  • Responsible for all mechanical repairs, assisting electrical repairs if no prior experience or knowledge

  • Maintain plant equipment – air compressors, cooling towers, water pumps, etc.
• Troubleshooting
  • Ensure the root cause of the issue has been addressed or reported

  • Knowledge of electrical systems
    • Very good understanding of electricity and currents

    • Knowledgeable with 480v and 277v, 3 phase, breakers, disconnects, motor starters, motor inverters, transformers, motors, and overloads are amongst some

    • The ability to test the above equipment, in case it fails, to determine its functionality

    • Knowledgeable with high output power supply functions & repairs. (600V variable frequency 40-80kHz)

    • Knowledge in control wiring practices using 24vac, 24vdc, and 110vac

    • Able to read electrical prints as drawn using US and international standards and symbols

    • Familiar with PLC’s, ability to describe the typical structure and layout in detail

    • Ability to maneuver around ladder logic programs by different manufacturers such as AB, GE, etc.

    • Knowledge of ladder logic functions and familiarization with operands so that the programs can be used to troubleshoot equipment

    • Ability to modify circuits to accept changes such as remote on/off, gauging, current limit, circuit isolation, extra/new switches, new branch circuits, i/o modification, terminal assignments, sizing of motor starters and protection, extra devices, etc

    • Familiar with the use of electrical testing equipment such as DMM (digital and analog), Meg-ohm-meter (megger), ammeter, data loggers, oscilloscope.

• Conduct walk throughs, complete work orders in order of priority, write work orders for tasks completed
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment; upkeep of work area and assigned maintenance bike.

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well