Electrical Technician
13 days ago
Florham Park
Job Description LAPP is a family-owned company headquartered in Stuttgart and a global leader in cable and connection technology. Founded in 1959, we are still fully family-owned today. With around 5,800 employees, we are operating in over 80 countries – globally connected and regionally rooted. Working at LAPP means more: this is where inventive spirit and a hands-on mentality meet cherished values and tradition. We offer all employees the freedom to develop and pursue new opportunities. Flexibility and personal responsibility are just as important to us as a family-friendly work environment. We value all our colleagues with their talents, ideas and perspectives. SUMMARY:The Manufacturing Electrical Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in a manufacturing environment , as well as the Florham Park site facility.This role ensures that all electrical components of production machinery and facility systems operate safely and efficiently, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on manufacturing equipment, including motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, and control systems, • Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems according to scheduled maintenance programs, • Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency repairs to minimize production downtime, • Replace defective components such as relays, switches, motors, and circuit breakers, • Install new electrical equipment and machinery according to specifications and electrical codes, • Assist with equipment relocations and facility layout modifications, • Upgrade existing electrical systems to improve efficiency and safety, • Run conduit and wire new circuits as needed, 120V/220V/480V Circuits, • Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams., • Document all maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment modifications., • Collaborate with the maintenance team, engineers, and production staff to resolve technical issues, • Provide input on equipment reliability and suggest improvements, • Follow all safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies, • Ensure all electrical work complies with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local regulations, • Maintain a clean and organized work area, • Participate in safety training and continuous improvement initiatives, • May have to work at 20/30 ft height with the help of a scissor lift., • Familiar with 11KV to 480V Transformer, 480V Distribution System SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This job has no supervisory responsibilities. COMPETENCIES • Basic skills and working knowledge in the field of electro-mechanics., • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal & communication skills, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude., • Upholds all safety policies and procedures and OSHA guidelines., • Prioritizes and plans work activities while using time efficiently., • Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality., • Treats others with respect and upholds organizational values., • Accepts responsibility for own actions., • Meets productivity standards and strives to increase productivity results., • Ability to read mechanical/Electrical prints., • Use of Power tools, Multimeter/Amps meter, • Basic Machining skill like drilling/tapping, QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in electrical technology or related field preferred, • 3-5 years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance, • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including 480v three-phase power, motor controls, and plcs, • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings, • Proficiency with electrical testing equipment (multimeters, megohmmeters, clamp meters, etc.), • Understanding of nec and osha safety requirements, • Journeyman electrician license, • Experience with programmable logic controllers (allen bradley, siemens, etc.), • Knowledge of variable frequency drives (vfds) and servo systems, • Familiarity with industrial networks and automation systems, • Welding or mechanical skills CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:n/a TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:n/a LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Proficiency in the English language, written and spoken is required. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. COMPUTER SKILLS:To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Lotus Notes and Microsoft Office. WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must be able to tolerate conditions associated with no air conditioning or heat. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. COMPENSATION: After thorough market analysis, LAPP takes many factors into consideration when determining base salary such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, etc. of the candidate. The base salary range for this role is $90,000 - $95,000 plus participation in LAPP's bonus plan. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k), HSA/FSA, Life Insurance, and more! LAPP is an Equal Opportunity Employer You should be proficient in: • 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems Machines & technologies you'll use: • Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens), • Servo Motors
