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ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
The Fountainhead Group
Other Engineering
New York Mills, MN, USA
Posted on Friday, August 9, 2024
NAME: Open
POSITION: Electrical Technician
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager
POSITION OVERVIEW: Primarily responsible for the maintenance, trouble shooting and repair of electrical systems for the company’s manufacturing equipment and facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 3 years of experience maintaining, trouble shooting and repairing electrical and mechanical systems of manufacturing equipment and facilities. Experience and or general understanding of PC literacy, robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLC). Blow molding, injection molding and assembly equipment is preferred but not required. The individual must be motivated, aggressive, organized, and capable of working with a minimum amount of supervision. This position requires an individual who is creative and possesses excellent problem-solving skills.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Installation, setup, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of equipment electrical and mechanical systems including but not limited to: robots, PLC’s, drilling, spot welding, roll form, injection molding, blow molding, granulators, grinders, ultrasonic welders, screen printers, punch presses and general purpose automated/manual machines.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic diagrams and be knowledgeable in proper wire sizing and conduit bending. Knowledge of NEC (National Electric code).
- Observe all prescribed and standard safety rules and regulations, and work within the confines of the hazardous material guidelines.
- Maintain awareness of environmental regulations (EPA, OSHA, Etc.) and help ensure compliance.
- Maintain, troubleshoot and repair facility equipment including power (electric), air, water, heating, and other related services.
- Order, inventory and organize required electrically related spare parts for plant equipment and critical work centers.
- Troubleshoot tooling, equipment and processes to resolve technical and maintenance problems.
- Promptly maintain/repair all safety and codes related aspects of FGI facilities.
- Assist with manufacturing process improvements, cost reductions and quality improvement initiatives.
- Minimize waste through set up reduction, scrap reduction, improved material and machine utilization.
- Ability to work effectively independently as well as in a team environment. Individual must be highly motivated, organized and exhibit a sense of urgency.
- All other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by Maintenance Manager.
The Fountainhead Group, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company, dedicated to the success and longevity of our business, our employees, and our community. For more than 130 years, FGI has been creating, innovating, and manufacturing liquid sprayer products for the world's top brands and retailers, driven by the hard work of our FGI Family of employees. Across four manufacturing and distribution centers in CNY, our commitment to the betterment of our employees and our community is demonstrated in our robust philanthropy and volunteer programs, supporting more than 350+ local nonprofits and ensuring the success of the community for generations of the FGI Family to come. The Fountainhead Group Inc. is an AAE/EEO employer.
In addition to a competitive salary, we are pleased to offer the following benefit package:
Medical
Dental
Paid Vacation
Holiday Pay
401k with employer match up to 2%
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employee paid Voluntary Life and Short Term Disability Coverage
Company Website
https://www.thefountainheadgroup.com/
To learn more about our company culture and commitment to the local community, visit the “Community” page of our website and be sure to follow our Facebook account for exciting updates and events!