Industrial Electrician

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Responsibilities for Industrial Electrician:

• Adheres to and promotes all safety guidelines and company standards.
• Daily visual inspections of plant and mobile equipment to check mechanical operative readiness, including electrical systems, motors, control panels, electrical wiring, and circuit breakers.
• Ensures operation of machinery and electrical equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on motors, transformers, electrical panels, circuit boards, power distribution systems, and electrical wiring; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting electrical malfunctions.
• Locates sources of electrical problems by observing devices in operation, listening for issues, using precision measuring and testing instruments such as multimeters, insulation testers, and voltage testers.
• Removes defective electrical components and wiring by dismantling electrical devices; using electricians' tools, hoists, crane, hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Repairs electrical machinery and equipment through the use of the appropriate methods; troubleshooting electrical circuits, rewiring, replacing electrical parts, repairing circuit boards, and diagnosing electrical control systems.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine electrical maintenance; monitoring compliance.
• Installs, modifies, and repairs wiring, circuits, and electrical components in machinery and production equipment.
• Maintains electrical equipment, parts, and supply inventories by checking stock and communicating shortages to manager.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment, parts, and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; uses lockout/tagout procedures, electrical safety practices, and ensures electrical systems are properly shut off before maintenance.
• Responsible for entry and maintenance in confined space and permit space enclosures; follows all Confined Space Restrictions, policies, and procedures; wears respirators when required; works in constricted environments.
• Provides electrical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Documents all repairs, preventative maintenance, and inspections related to electrical systems.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent
• Completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship program or equivalent industrial electrical training
• Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, including high and low voltage systems, industrial control systems, PLCs, and motor control centers
• Basic knowledge of Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical (high and low voltage), Electrical troubleshooting, Control systems, Welding, Cutting, Fabrication, and General Mechanics
• Knowledge of forklift operations
• Ability to record data for maintenance records
• Ability to work with others in all phases of manufacturing

Work Availability

• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance according to company guidelines.
• Must be available and willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays as the employer determines are necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.