Electrical Technician/Mechanic

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Electrical Technician/Mechanic

Job Description:    Job#: JID1032488

This individual conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronics and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of Manufacturing.

Specific Responsibilities: ? Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages and test equipment. ? Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment. ? Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements. ? Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components. ? Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved. ? Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment. ? Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed. ? Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting. ? Assists and trains other maintenance and/or other technical level employees. ? Performs other duties as required.

Required Skills: ? Proven experience in the electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields are required and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas. ? A thorough knowledge of electrical/ electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes. ? Willing to work any shift and overtime as required. ? Computer experience/operation and PLC programming are necessary. ? High degree of precision working with minimum tolerances required. ? Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work. ? Must be highly safety conscious.

Education: High school diploma or its equivalent required. Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field is required.

# of Openings:  1 Employment Type:  Direct Hire Start Date:  N/A  Pay Range:  Confidential Overtime Pay:  Not-Specified  Visa Sponsorship:  No Amount of Travel:  No Travel  Position Location:  Newark, New Jersey Benefits:  401k Plan, Dental Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Health Insurance, Paid vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Relocation Assistance:

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Category:	Engineering
	> Electrical Engineering
Location:	Newark, NJ
County:	Essex County
ZIP Code:	07101
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Rock-Tenn Corp
Phone:	email only please
Fax:	email only please