Job Responsibilities
The Electromechanical Maintenance Construction Technician is responsible for maintaining industrial equipment in a manufacturing facility, with an emphasis on electrical work. This includes preventive maintenance, replacing equipment, repairing equipment, installing new equipment, troubleshooting, and other tasks as assigned.
Troubleshooting to repair faulty equipment or systems.
Understand and work safely with 480VAC systems, 120 VAC systems, and 24 VDC systems.
Capable of troubleshooting faulty motors, changing motors, and installing new motors.
Capable of understanding how PLCs function, communicate, and control machines.
Capable of installing, calibrating, and troubleshooting automatic valves, flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, and other various instrumentation devices. This includes all control wiring and feedback signals.
Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels.
Install and program Variable Frequency Drives and determine the proper size for a given motor.
Understands the basic function of automatic controllers.
Installation and programming of Universal Digital Controllers.
Splice wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps.
Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery, and buzzer.
Install machinery and equipment according to layout plans and other drawings in industrial establishments, using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools.
Dismantle machines, move machinery and equipment, and assemble and install equipment.
Align machines and equipment.
Perform PMs and maintenance activities on a wide variety of plant equipment.
Repair and lubricate machines and equipment.
Perform installation and maintenance work as part of a team of skilled trades workers.
Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
1-year Industrial Electrical experience or Electrical degree required
Must have a good understanding of mechanical equipment.
Safety, health, and environmental awareness
Must be capable of understanding and using Microsoft Office products.
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal-opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law or by any applicable state or local law.
