ABOUT US

JM Eagleandtrade; is the worlds largest plastic pipe manufactureran innovative leader that combines advanced technology with superior customer service to create the industrys most sophisticated and diverse products. The JM Eagle Wharton Plant offers a safe, clean, and ever-expanding work environment for you to grow and excel with us into the future of pipe manufacturing. We offer the best benefits in our industry and always strive to ensure our employees can perform their jobs with the best training and knowledge that JM can offer.

Job description

Electro-Mechanic SUMMARY:

Installs and maintains electrical systems, apparatus, electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works at following and promoting company safety rules and policies and following accepted safe work practices.
• Safely operate forklifts to move equipment and materials to and from the production areas, scales, warehouse, etc.
• Performs all duties safely and within the training and company specs
• Works under the close direction of the supervisor.
• Knowledge of repair and/or replace AC/DC motors and drives
• Knowledge of repair and/or replace motor starters, contactors, and overloads.
• Ability to change motors without assistance.
• Knowledge of repair and/or replace 480v, 240v, and 120v control equipment.
• Knowledge of repair and/or replace both 24vdc and 120v sensors, limit switches, proximity sensors, laser sensors, and various auxiliaries.
• Knowledge of repair and/or replace PLC hardware, communications cards, cables, and connectors. Soldering knowledge is a plus.
• Pushes buttons and presses keys on programmable controllers to program automated machinery to operate properly, and to test for malfunctions and to verify repairs.
• Installs and/or maintains power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as extruders and control cabinets, electrical motors and programmable controllers.
• Ability to identify and order spare parts.
• Know the proper use of voltage testing equipment.
• Set up and operate drill press, hydraulic press and cut off saw. Use various other hand and shop tools to make and repair parts and equipment.
• Possess essential mechanical skills to be able to trouble shoot equipment malfunctions and to be able to make proper repairs or request help