Job Purpose
To ensure that all electrical / electronic components, equipment and systems are in optimum working order in accordance with LP safety, environmental and quality guidelines.
In this position you will have the opportunity to:
Perform all duties in accordance with safety, quality, and environmental rules and regulations
Diagnose and corrects malfunctions of electrical / electronic components of OSB production machines
Program and operate test equipment
Install, sets up, calibrate instrumentation controls
Schedule and perform preventative maintenance on equipment
Plan projects utilizing knowledge of technical requirements, analysis of blueprints and electrical schematics
Build metal frames and stand for electrical equipment
Operate computer and installs software
What do I need to be successful?
Skills, knowledge, abilities:
Ability to stand for extended periods
Knowledge of computers, PLC, AC/DC drives, test equipment, pipe benders, chart recorders.
Ability to operate manlift, forklift, and aerial lift
Good safety record and thorough knowledge of current safety rules regulations
Time management and organizational skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment
Experience:
Minimum 2 years industrial electrical experience
Or any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
Education
2 years electronics training in vocational / technical school desirable
State Certified Journeyman license preferred.
Work Environment
- Mill environment subject to weather extremes, noise, dust and exposure to chemical.
- Repetitive bending, lifting, squatting and stooping.
Other duties or responsibilities not listed above may be assigned as necessary.
Physical Demands
Low/Level Lift: Occasional Up to 50 lbs (motors, ladders).
Frequent Up to 25 lbs (hand tools, parts, spool of wire, conduit).
Continuous Up to 10 lbs (hand tools, parts).
Elevated Lift: Rare to Occasional Up to 50 lbs to variable heights (motor installation, 2-person lift of full propane tank onto forklift).
Frequent Up to 20 lbs (inventory on shelves, work with ceiling fixtures/bulbs).
Bilateral/Unilateral
Weight Carry: Occasional Up to 50 lbs a distance of up to 100 ft (ladders, parts, tools).
Frequent Up to 25 lbs up to 100 ft (ladders, parts, tools).
Forward
Reach: Frequent to Continuous at or below shoulder level (reaching into electrical
panels to repair/inspect; using tools such as band saw, drill press, grinder
pulling wire through conduit).
Elevated Reach: Occasional (wiring tasks, repairs, bulb replacement).
Repetitive/ prolonged Occasional to Frequent (varies depending on type of project).
forward bend:
Push/Pull: Occasional Up to approximately 75 lbs push/pull force. Varies from light to moderate to heavy force (pulling wires through conduit, initiating movement of heavily loaded cart).
Stairs/Ladder Climb: Occasional to Frequent (stairs, vertical ladder, man lift, step ladder).
NOTE: Climbing often done with approximately 25 lbs of tools in tool belt or pouch.
Walk: Frequent to Continuous
Sit: Frequent to Occasional (computer tasks, forklift operation).
Stationary Stand: Occasional to Frequent (working in man lift, repairs at work bench).
Repetitive / Occasional (accessing low panels, working under forming line or saw line,
Prolonged Squat/ motor repairs).
Balance: Able to work from heights (ladder climbing, work on man lift).
Hand Strength/
Coordination: Functional Levels (bending wire, hand tools, computer tasks).