Maintenance Electrician - $37.25 (Peoria, IL, US, 61639) - Military Veterans
at Komatsu
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, industrial and forestry industries that maximizes value for customers through innovative solutions. With a full line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels and a global service network, we help customers safely and sustainably optimize their operations. Our Komatsu, P&H, Joy, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC and Gigaphoton equipment and services are used to extract fundamental minerals and develop modern infrastructure.
In the Peoria community we employ more than 700 employees performing all aspects of Manufacturing, Engineering, and Product Support. The Peoria worksite manufactures some of the largest mining trucks found anywhere in the world
Job Overview
Komatsu’s Electrical Technicians, otherwise called Electricians, are responsible for maintenance of the industrial electrical infrastructure across Komatsu Peoria’s 135-acre campus. This includes installation, maintenance or replacement of electrical circuits, electrical components, and the electrical elements of machine tools.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Assembles, installs, services, diagnoses and repairs complex electronic and electrical circuits and components used on machine tools and plant equipment.
- Does electrical construction as required to meet current electrical codes.
- Technician is responsible and accountable for following all applicable safety rules. They must be able to safely and effectively conduct all work activities.
- Advise supervision of parts required, and then able to communicate with service personnel both in-house and over the phone.
- Must be able to read blueprints as required for machinery installation, repairs and new construction as relating to electrical requirements.
- Must possess familiarity with PLC’s
- Ability to read and interpret ladder logic on NC/CNC controls.
- Be able, after being qualified, to operate material handling equipment to aid in completing job as needed and can transport maintenance related items from building to building.
- Where safety is not a factor, may use hand torch and may do simple welding to complete assigned job.
- Will use information systems as necessary to perform job duties.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Associate Degree in Electronics or Industrial Electronics Technology or the equivalent work experience.
- Three or more years of experience as a journeyman 1st Class installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical circuits and components up to and including three phase 480-volt circuits.
- Three to five years of experience as a journeyman/1st Class installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and operating PLCs, NC/CNC controllers, and PCS.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills that facilitate communications with internal customers and external suppliers.
- Will be required to complete a physical commensurate with DOL Medium duty work requirements which includes drug testing.
Additional Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Peoria, IL
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Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries.
The Komatsu North America Mining Distribution and Service group is a critical part of our Komatsu global organization. We, sell, install, service, provide parts and rebuild equipment, as well as provide digital solutions for our customers. In the United States, we have a presence in 16 states across the US with 30 primary sites. We have approximately 1,200 employees.
Our group supports field operations at the customer mine sites as well as shop operations at the Distribution and Service Centers. A large part of our workforce focuses includes technical trades.
SLQDC (Safety, Law, Quality, Delivery, and Cost) represents the order of priority for all Komatsu Employees when making decisions. Safety always comes first. In addition to Komatsu standards, our operations follow all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration), DOT (Department of Transportation), Customer, and all federal, state, and local guidelines.