Maintenance Technician – Electrical & Instrumentation
- Kingston
- Maintenance Technician – Electrical & Instrumentation
- Engineering & Utilities
- Full-Time
- Kingston
- Accepting Applications
Deadline: March 31, 2025
- Listed: 2 weeks ago
- Key Details
- Salary Amount: Undisclosed
- Salary Type: Annual
- Gender: Male or Female
- Experience: 3 years
- Career Level: Entry Level
- Qualification: Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree
- Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Technician with expertise in repairing PLC machines, as well as strong electrical and instrumentation skills. The ideal candidate will perform a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks on mechanical and electrical equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Responsibilities/Duties
- Conduct skilled maintenance and repair work on a variety of mechanical and electrical systems, with a focus on assigned trade.
- Operate tools and machinery such as saws, drill presses, hand tools, and power tools to carry out maintenance tasks.
- Interpret blueprints, drawings, sketches, and work orders to perform maintenance activities efficiently.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, including hot water heaters, boilers, refrigeration units, ice machines, and other equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the facility.
- Inspect, test, and maintain electrical systems (0V–480V), including motors, transformers, breakers, relays, drives, and other components.
- Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including valves, solenoids, and controls.
- Install and configure PLC systems, diagnose hardware and software issues, and resolve technical problems.
- Maintain and repair mechanical systems such as pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, compressors, and packaging equipment.
- Promote workplace safety by adhering to GMP standards and company policies.
- Perform stocktaking duties and assist with maintaining accurate stock records.
- Provide lateral support to other departments as needed
- Skills & Certifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Tertiary training and qualifications in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- 3 to 4 years of industrial electrical experience.
- Strong knowledge of standard practices, tools, and safety precautions in the electrician trade.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting complex electrical systems using tools like multimeters, refrigerant gauges, and hand tools.
- Ability to estimate time and material requirements for tasks.
- Comfortable working from ladders, elevated platforms, and confined spaces in a field service role.
- Working Conditions
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