Maintenance Electrician 1st Shift

Maintenance Electrician 1st Shift

Permanent

Creating foldable displays, advancing medical innovations, or giving new life to precious metals – at Heraeus, we empower our customers to stay ahead of the curve. As a family-owned global technology leader, we take pride in being the invisible force driving innovation. Whether in production, research, sales, or administration, we deliver world-class quality across key industries: Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics, and Industrials. With a strong global presence, including a significant footprint in the United States, Heraeus employs approximately 16,400 people across 40 countries, all dedicated to shaping the future of technology and industry. 

Your role and responsibilities

• Summary - Ensure continuous and smooth operation of electrical and mechanical systems for the facility, equipment and machines.
• Install motors, drives, starters, lights, fuses and breakers.
• Size electrical wire and conduit, bend and install conduit and tubing, pull new wire and terminate.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair oven systems and induction furnaces, and their controls and systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair automated and semi-automated manufacturing machinery to ensure production readiness.
• Complete daily maintenance tasks depending on work orders, emergencies, preventative activities, and other tasks assigned by Maintenance Manager.

What is required for this role

• 2-year degree in industrial maintenance or similar degree and 3 years experience.
• Electrician certification or Journeyman's license preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles of electricity, PLC controls, mechanics, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Knowledge of switch gears, transformers, and power distribution.
• Can troubleshoot, repair and program PLCs, variable frequency drives, ovens and induction furnaces.
• Able to work with high and low voltage.
• Educational courses and work experience with heating, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Can stand and walk frequently and lift up to 50 lbs. occassionally.
• Can pass pre-employment drug screen, lift evaluation, and background check.