Industrial Electrician

The Industrial Electrician performs skilled work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment and fixtures in a manufacturing and warehouse setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for installing, servicing, and repairing wiring, conduit, fixtures, and other electrical devices and systems in an industrial setting.
• Responsible for providing team support within and for all departments. Maintain an attitude of excellent customer service and high-quality workmanship.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of maintenance programs and processes with federal, state, local, municipal, and customer requirements.
• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical systems, to include VFD, motor controls, and AC/DC control circuits. Troubleshoot PLCs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of all machine safety switches and guards.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems with little or no supervision.
• Setup and install appropriate change parts when required.
• Responsible for knowing, understanding, and adhering to company and department safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean work area at all times.
• Work in a safe manner at all times.
• Immediately report safety concerns to a supervisor or a manager.
• Attend all safety training events.
• Report any work-related injury or illness to the supervisor immediately and prior to the end of the scheduled shift.

Will perform other additional duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Team Leader.

WORKING CONDITIONS/EXPOSURES:

• Works in an environment that may be dirty, dusty, hot, humid, cold, or wet depending on the season and the nature of the task.
• Job tasks may be performed inside the building, outside the building, or on the grounds.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have the ability to assemble, install, test, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatuses, and fixtures in accordance with local, state, and federal codes.
• Must have experience with 3-phase, 480-volt power.
• Must be competent with VFDs and PLCs.
• Must be proficient in testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, as well as using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and various other testing equipment to ensure compatibility and safety of systems.
• Must be proficient in the proper use of PPE for various amperages.
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least three years of experience as an electrician, preferably in an industrial environment.
• Equivalent education or experience may also be considered.

Education

• High School Diploma or better

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help