(Journeyman) Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: New Bedford, MA, us

Company Description

Ulbrich was established in 1924 and is family-owned and privately held.  An international corporation with subsidiaries located in the US, Mexico, Germany, and Austria. Ulbrich employs over 700 people worldwide. 

At Ulbrich, we are Improving Lives with More Than Metal. We work hard for each other, our families, and the communities we live in.  The respect and integrity of Ulbrich team members, dedication to their professions, collaborative participation in lean, and ensuring that safety comes first, has created a culture that has a positive impact on the lives of many. We connect with the world through our responsibility to produce critical products that benefit mankind.  

The Ulbrich culture is guided by a set of shared values we call Our Core Tenets.  The tenets we live by each day are Continuous Improvement, Quality Commitment, Family Values, Total Company Involvement, and Customer Responsiveness. Through practicing these shared values, we drive profitable growth and success.

Come join the Ulbrich team and become part of a greater purpose and a promising future!

Job Description

We are currently looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to become part of our team at Ulbrich Precision Alloys located in New Bedford, MA. Our Electrical Maintenance Technicians are part of a highly skilled team that is critical to ensuring equipment and systems are fully operational for continuous production and to consistently meet production goals.

As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing electrical maintenance on a variety of equipment and systems including motors, controls, power supplies, AC/DC theory, power distribution, PLC's, hydraulics/pneumatics, lubrication, power transmission, pumps, cranes, and mobile equipment.

In order to become successful, you’ll have to quickly learn Ulbrich Precision Alloys, our manufacturing equipment/systems, and our maintenance program.  A successful Electrical Maintenance Technician is a problem-solver and is strong with troubleshooting and determining corrective action, installing, repairing and maintaining a wide variety of electrical and electronic systems.

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Follow all safety practices and rules to ensure equipment is operating in a safe manner.
• Perform preventative, predictive and emergency electrical maintenance on a variety of electrical and electronic systems.
• Implement process improvements and methods that will increase effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Use of standard and specialized tools and diagnostic equipment to properly assess and troubleshoot issues.
• Interpret electrical schematics, understanding technical manuals, and following written instructions.
• Maintain accurate records of projects including machine assembly, start up and installation.
• Participate in daily meetings, prioritizing and reviewing the daily schedule of work.
• Operate fork lift trucks, man lifts, and cranes.

As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will be required to work in a variety of plant areas, departments and environmental conditions, and perform work at various heights and within some confined spaces. Based on the need, overtime may be available including other shifts and weekends.  As part of pre-employment, an electrical maintenance skills assessment will be conducted. 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and at least three years of experience performing electrical system and machine maintenance in a manufacturing and industrial environment or an Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology or other electrical program.
• A current Massachusetts Journeyman's Electrical License
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capability.
• Strong communication skill with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, highly organized and able to multi-task.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and electrical diagrams.

Additional Information

This position offers competitive salary and benefits and the opportunity to expand your skills within a company that offers both a diverse workforce and a welcoming company culture. 

Pay range is $38.19-$38.19 per hour

Ulbrich Precision Alloys is an Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/Veterans/Disabled

As part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and compliance, we require all applicants to disclose whether they are subject to any non-compete, confidentiality, non-disparagement, or similar agreements with current or former employers that may still be in effect. This disclosure is essential to ensure that your employment with us will not conflict with any existing contractual obligations, and that you are able to perform your duties without restriction. By identifying any such agreements at the outset, we can address potential issues proactively and uphold both our legal responsibilities and yours as a prospective employee.