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Industrial Maintenance Programmer/Electrician
Emporium Hardwoods Operating Company LLC, a leading hardwood lumber manufacturing company situated in the rolling hills of Northwestern Pennsylvania, is looking for an Industrial Maintenance Programmer/Electrician for our Emporium, Pennsylvania location. The Industrial Programmer/Maintenance Electrician plays a critical role in troubleshooting and repairing production equipment to keep machines operating efficiently.
Job Responsibilities
· Install and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using skills to troubleshoot with communications software.
· Perform preventative maintenance and industrial electrician duties to ensure that all machinery is functioning at full capacity at all times; apply all applicable safety precautions and perform duties in an efficient and profitable manner that promotes safety and superior employee relations.
· Installs, monitors, tests, repairs and replaces electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances using appropriate tools and testing instruments.
· Troubleshoots and repairs distribution system malfunctions.
· Dismantles electrical machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts.
· Interprets blueprints, schematics, diagrams, works from sketches or verbal instructions.
· Adheres to all safety standards and performs duties in compliance with company safety policies and procedures, and all regulations.
- Minimum of 3 years’ industrial maintenance mechanic/electrical experience required.
- Two-year associates electrical/electronic degree, or similar training in an accredited apprentice program preferred.
- Requires full knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), their function, set-up and programming.
- Must be capable of making changes to control systems when necessary.
- Must have excellent analytical and methodical problem solving, troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
- Must be proficient using all electrical measuring equipment.
- Must be capable of working from schematics, diagrams, and electrical drawings for controls analysis.
- Must have working knowledge of lock-out/tag-out procedures.
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements including walking, bending, crawling, reaching, stooping, and twisting.
- Must be able to withstand a production environment with exposure to dust, fumes and varying high/low temperatures.
- Ability to multi-task, organize multiple assignments and establish priorities
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- Install and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using skills to troubleshoot with
- Competitive starting salary, commensurate with experience.
- Full-time position with overtime hours.
- Monday – Friday 6:00AM-4:30PM
- Some ½ days on Saturdays
- On call for emergency breakdowns
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Complete Benefits Package
Emporium hardwoods Operating Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics, or any other category protected under applicable law.
Please send all questions, applications & resumes to [email protected]
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