Electrical Controls Technician

About Us

Data-Mail is a family owned company that was established in 1971 in Newington, CT as a leading national print and lettershop helping companies in a variety of industries with their personalization and direct mail services. We are now one of the largest employers in the Hartford, CT metropolitan region with over 800 employees working across two facilities and multiple shifts. Our services support some of the largest companies and advertising agencies in the country.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

Competitive Pay Rates

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401K Matching Program

Opportunities for Overtime

Referral Bonuses

Vacation and Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

LOCATION

Windsor, CT

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday 8 hr day shift

SUMMARY

The Electrical Controls Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all instruments, control systems and electrical equipment in the Lettershop as well as other Print Services. The E.C. Technician performs work of high skill in the inspection repair, testing, adjustment, installation and removal of all electronic and electrical power plant equipment and systems in support of plant management. The E.C. Technician will be responsible for electro-mechanical troubleshooting and repairs at all levels while the main focus will be on issues of a high degree of difficulty.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Troubleshooting and repair of electro-mechanical incidents

Perform preventive maintenance duties on all major equipment and systems as well as emergency backup systems

Maintain complete equipment files, logs, and drawings for all designated equipment

Participate in the administrative maintenance of the plant procedures, operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams and preventive/predictive maintenance records

Assist in operation of plant equipment and systems as directed

Inspect repair, install and remove all types of motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and storage batteries, and work with electrical systems up to and including 410 volts

Participate in plant housekeeping activities as directed

Conduct troubleshooting and analysis on Equipment PLC’s and PC control systems

Maintain all plant instrumentation and electrical test equipment

Fully support and participate in Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs

Perform all tasks qualified to perform due to knowledge, experience, training or license held

Complete other tasks as assigned by plant management

Machine design projects

Existing machine modifications (Electro/Mechanical)

New machine and/or machine component design and installation

Testing of alternative solutions

Automation

Data acquisition and analysis – Use of DMAIC principles to guide improvement priority

Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement projects

Machine software enhancement

Maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.

Keep manager/supervisor informed of activities and situations that will impact the achievement of corporate or department goals and objectives.

Perform other related duties as required to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and company

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma preferably from technical based school

Two to Four-year college degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Controls Technology

Electrical Engineering experience (Collegiate level to potential co-op/intern opportunities)

Experience in machine design and automation (Collegiate level to potential co-op/intern opportunities)

COMPETENCIES

Engineering and electro/mechanical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational and analytical skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of computers and technical software