Industrial Electrician

Canton Drop Forge, a leading producer of large closed die forgings in Canton, Ohio is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to join our team.

Industrial Electricians' job duties may include running electronic tests and inspections, cleaning contacts or circuit boards, ensuring that systems are grounded and installing outlets, lighting fixtures and switches. Preventative measures such as oiling motors, bending conduit and replacing old wiring are also among their duties. When electrical systems break down, Industrial Electricians are responsible for troubleshooting and fixing the problem.

Responsibilities

• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers, following electrical code and blueprints, using hand tools and voltage tester.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Diagnosis of malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, using test equipment and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables, using hand tools.
• Test malfunctioning machinery, use test equipment and discusses malfunction with others to diagnose malfunction.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machines, such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices, using hand tools.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, using electronic test equipment and hand tools.
• Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors.
• May push buttons and press keys on robot controller, teach pendant, and programable controller to program for malfunctions, and to verify repairs.
• May plan layout of wiring and install wiring conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
• May diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning components, systems, and apparatus using testing tools and equipment.
• Inspects electrical components for identifying defects, hazards, or need for repair or adjustment to ensure abidance with codes.
• Informs supervisors regarding potential hazards and recommends corrective solutions.
• Follows blueprints or prepares outlines to find out the location of equipment and wiring.
• Planning layout to install electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment depending on the local codes and job specifications.
• Replacing or repairing wiring, fixtures, or components using power tools and hand tools.

Requirements

High-school Diploma

Familiarity with 480v Systems

Technical or Industrial Electrician experience- Minimum 2 years

Canton Drop Forge is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Canton Drop Forge offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, life, disability, annual wage increases, ten paid holidays, and vacation.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation, a thorough drug screen, and a pre-employment physical.