Industrial Electrician

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We are currently seeking a 1st Shift Industrial Electrician with a manufacturing company in Northeast Georgia!

Responsibilities:

• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, use test equipment, and software, and apply knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
• Inspect industrial equipment components for accurate assembly and installation or defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
• Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
• Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
• Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
• Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
• Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in watertight electrical equipment.
• Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
• Calibrate testing instruments and install or repair equipment to prescribed specifications.
• Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, or equipment, according to available specifications.
• Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components.
• Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
• Consult with customers, supervisors, or engineers to plan the layout of equipment or to resolve problems in system operation or maintenance.
• Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
• Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, or suggestions for product improvements.
• Determine the feasibility of using standardized equipment or develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
• Send defective units to the manufacturer or a specialized repair shop for repair.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts.

​​Qualifications:

• Previous experience in electrical engineering or other related fields
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals
• Familiarity with electrical equipment and hand tools
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

Requirements:

Education: Associate's Degree (two-year college or technical school): Required

Experience: 2 plus years of experience in a supervisory and/or management role plus 3+ years of electrical experience in the manufacturing arena.