Industrial Automation Maintenance Technologist
Novolex Corporate
Downingtown, PA 19335, USA
6/14/2022
Real Estate
Full Time
Job Description
Job DescriptionIndustrial Automation Maintenance Technologist
Based in: Downingtown, PA
Keep production moving. Protect people and equipment. Elevate reliability.
Snapshot
- Starting pay: $34.35/hour
- Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Prescription drug coverage; 401K with company match; New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details); Healthcare and Dependent day care FSAs; Corporate discounts
Your impact
- Execute work grounded in electrical theory, NEC compliance, and safe operation of industrial electrical equipment.
- Perform safe equipment start-up and shutdown per company procedures and OSHA requirements.
- Diagnose faults using electrical test equipment; isolate issues in wiring, switches, motors, and related components.
- Service electronics: test/replace faulty components, circuits, and printed circuit boards.
- Install and route electrical conduit (measure, cut, thread, pull) using appropriate hand and power tools.
- Install conduits, transformers, pull boxes, and switches to specification.
- Repair starters, motors, and a range of electrical apparatus.
- Fabricate custom parts when not commercially available using standard machine/hand tools.
- Analyze conditions and perform running adjustments, repairs, and overhauls to stabilize operations.
- Troubleshoot/repair electric controls, MCCs, and PLC systems.
- Design control circuits; install electrical wiring; commission and repair electrical equipment.
- Identify materials and equipment for projects; accurately interpret blueprints and schematics.
- Coordinate project activities with Maintenance and Production Supervisors/Managers.
- Coach and upskill maintenance team members and production associates (machine operators).
- Demonstrate ongoing proficiency against role requirements and skill standards.
- Respond to plant emergencies and maintain current certifications/training as directed.
- Model leadership that supports all safety programs.
What sets you up for success
- 5+ years journey-level industrial maintenance experience (installing, maintaining, repairing industrial equipment).
- Ability to read and understand safety protocols and equipment manuals written in English.
- Proven skill in reading blueprints/schematics and diagnosing root causes of equipment failures.
- Knowledge of low and high voltage electrical systems and fundamental wiring principles.
- Precision alignment experience for rotating/precision equipment.
- Background in fabrication, installation, and maintenance of production and support equipment (arc welders, oxy‑acetylene, saws, drills, grinders, pumps, engines).
- Ability to meet testing/training requirements.
- Strength in mechanical troubleshooting, electrical troubleshooting, and 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems.
Technology you’ll interact with
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Conveyor Systems