To conduct, maintain, test, adjust, calibrate and repair electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, and to provide skilled electronic support to all areas of the Company’s operations.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITES:

1. Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of  electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles.

2. Troubleshoots and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical,   hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, including programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gauges  and  test equipment.

3. Reads and works to the indicated accuracy, specifications  and tolerances as detailed on engineering drawings, blueprints   and equipment manuals.

4.Configures, operates and reads precision testing and measuring instruments in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and accuracy.

5.Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, calibrates and makes adjustments based on the diagnosis, using repair parts, by correcting existing parts or by innovation to select substitute parts. Advises operators and line mechanics of the appropriate operating procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.

6.Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.

7.Conducts periodic PM’s for all system controls; establish and create additional PM’s as required. Maintains Company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment. Maintains the minimum required quality and quantity of personal hand tools for use on the job, as instructed by management. Works in accordance with all plant safety guidelines at all times .Performs any other related functions consequential and incidental to the position.

JOB SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications / education:

• EEET or an equivalent technical certification

• A thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment, including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes

• Familiarity with local electrical codes, and the principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.

Skills / Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience of proven experience in the electrical / electronics field
• At least 3 years’ PLC programming and computer operations experience
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment working on a shift basis would be an asset