Electrician

POSITION SUMMARY:

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install both equipment and facilities-related electrical units.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications, local codes and or manufacturers' specifications.
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
• Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

Education Level: (minimum)

• 2‐year technical degree, certificate, or equivalent education in electronics or manufacturing technology
• 3 ‐ 4 years of technical (component‐level) bench repair experience
• Computer proficiency preferred
• Up-to-date Electrician Certification

Core Competencies:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting production machines in a machine shop environment.
• Strong overall troubleshooting skills.
• Must have excellent industrial electrical, basic plumbing, mechanical skills, and basic machine shop practices.
• Ability to read blueprints, hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Associates in Electronics or equivalent military training and experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic and mechanical equipment in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively within the team, to customers, and to management.
• Ability to adapt to handle multiple assignments and projects and work to complete them within specified timeframe.
• Capable of electronic repair down to the component, Servo tuning, parameter adjustments, and strong troubleshooting skills on Fanuc/MAZAK controls.
• Machine Tool Controls. Servo & Spindle Drive Systems. CNC Machine Tool Systems. Electronic/ Electrical/PLC systems. Pneumatic/Hydraulic Systems. Mechanical Motion Systems (spindles, linear guides, boxed & rotary).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Climate-controlled, well‐lit, and secure office/shop environment
• Light to moderate physical/lifting of products may be required
• 40‐hour work week with overtime as needed to support on‐time delivery
• Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties