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Caraustar Industrial & Consumer Products Group, Inc Plant Maintenance/Electrical Technician - 028890 in Meridian, Mississippi
This is a job for a Plant Maintenance/Electrical Technician with a company located in the Meridian, MS area.
Responsibilities: Ensures reliability of machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance on machinery and systems. Performs tasks including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of equipment. Reads and interprets equipment manuals, diagrams, sketches, engineering specifications, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Uses hand tools and measuring instruments to determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts. Removes defective parts by dismantling devices, using hand and power tools. Adheres to all plant safety policies. Participates in plant-wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean Manufacturing programs. Performs other duties as assigned. Some travel required.
Qualifications: Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Strong Mechanical & Electrical background required. Demonstrates ability to operate machines, hand-tools and electrical equipment. Possesses an operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Demonstrates ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and work orders. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills with practical, mechanical, and electrical aptitude. Possesses basic troubleshooting experience and proven skills in machine repair. Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills. Demonstrates the ability to follow directions and work well in a team. Welding, machining and fabrication experience a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software.
Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veteran/other individuals with disabilities/Sexual orientation/gender identity.
