Electronic & Electrical Specialist (Maintenance)
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Purpose & Scope:
The Electrical Specialist is responsible for inspecting, repairing, installing and maintaining all electrical/electronic equipment in the Bucyrus Bearing plant. This role requires the technician to repair and adjust precision instruments, electronic circuit boards and gauges to required tolerances.
Essential Responsibilities
- Performs all Electrician duties.
- Plans working procedures; make shop drawings; adjusts and installs electrical/electronic machines and equipment.
- Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic circuit principles; state of the art components and machines;gauges;computers, and instruments.
- Interfaces with outside suppliers and manufacturers.
- Directs and/or assists electricians in installing, maintaining, and trouble-shooting complex electrical and electronic equipment.
- Dismantles, inspects, repairs, adjusts, or replaces faulty parts and wiring on programmable controllers, digital logic, semiconductors, gauges and instruments for conformity to lab-type standards using a variety of measuring equipment such as digital logic analyzer, frequency counters, micrometers, super micrometer measuring machine and other electronic calibration equipment.
- Performs miscellaneous duties such as periodic inspection, servicing, cleaning and adjusting automatic controls on electrical and electronic equipment.
- Hand fits and adjusts small parts.
- Maintains inventory, calibration and repair records, and reports needed items to supervision.
- Keeps work area clean and orderly.
- Performs minor metal fabrication, pipe-fitting, and welding duties.
Educational/Technical/Functional Skills:
- High SchoolDiploma or GEDrequired; Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering preferred.
- 2-3 years of hands-on electrician experience in a manufacturing facility.
- Working knowledge of machinery and controls (eg., Mills, Lathes, Heat Treat Furnaces, Grinders, Assembly Equipment).
- In-depth knowledge of electronic and electrical equipment; familiarity with Modicon, Allen Bradley, and PLC-Direct PLCs preferred.
- Proficient with electronic testing equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, meggers) and able to confirm calibrations.
- Basic PC skills required; SAP experience preferred.
- Strong ability to read blueprints/technical manuals and follow written procedures for troubleshooting.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills; attention to detail and service orientation are essential.
Specific Physical Requirements
- Activities include frequent walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting (up to 50 pounds).
- Repetitive movements such as twisting, bending, gripping, and operation of hand tools are required.
Unusual Environmental Conditions:
- Exposure to a wide range of temperatures, loud noises, fumes, dust, and oil.
- The Heat Treat area averages 70-95 degrees F; during summer months, temperatures can reach 100-105degres F. Humidity levels may vary.
- Risks associated with open flames, quench oil exhaust fumes, and handling "red hot" parts and tools.
Required Personal Protective Equipment:
- Standard factory PPE required, including hearing protection, eye procection, EH-rated safety toe shoes, and hand protection (gloves).
- Arc Flash protective equipment as determined by ananlysis and EHS requirements.
- Compliance with Lockout/Tagout procedures
This job description outlines the key responsibilities and qualifications for the Electronic and Electrical Specialist role at Timken Bucyrus Bearing Facility. If you're passionate about electrical systems and enjoy problem-solving in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply! All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024.
We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies and one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek, one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere and one of America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.
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