Industrial Electrician

Job purpose

The Electrician is responsible for maintaining and repairing all facility electrical systems

Duties and responsibilities

The primary job duties and responsibilities are:

• Maintains PLC/HMI information systems to improve metrics to meet operations goals.
• Maintain facility equipment original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
• Oversees the maintenance of the facility’s electrical assets.
• Conducts electrical repairs to the manufacturing equipment.
• Maintains maintenance records for electrical work performed.
• Maintains effective communication with operators and plant supervision.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards to maintain a safe work area.
• Maintains excellent safety record.
• Maintains an excellent attendance record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience

Experience required:

• Demonstrated industrial maintenance experience.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including successful completion of jobs or similar activities.
• At least two (2) years of experience in electrical systems and controls.
• Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); Maintenance Connection experience preferred.

Skills

An individual must have the following skills in the Electrician position:

• Ability to work safely and to communicate with others professionally.
• Proficient in basic computer operations and data entry; some experience with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Teams
• Organized.
• Able to handle multiple tasks.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate computer knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision.
• PLC ladder diagram reading.
• Full understanding of all levels of wiring diagrams.

Physical requirements

This position is located in a manufacturing location. Physical requirements will include, but are not limited to:

• Standing for lengthy periods (frequent)
• Sitting for extended periods (frequent)
• Climbing up/down stairs/ladders/platforms (occasional)
• Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise above 85 dBA, occasional odors, and moving equipment (frequent)

Working conditions

An individual who works in the Electrician position:

• Must be proficient in electrical and controls knowledge; Allen Bradley experience preferred.
• Must be physically able to lift to 40 pounds on an occasional basis, and work in a hot/cold environment.
• Must have a proficient knowledge of hand, power, and diagnostic tools.
• Must have personal tools up to one (1) inch.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school certificate or diploma in a specific work-related area, such as electronics technology, electro-mechanical engineering technology, etc., preferred

You should be proficient in:

• OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing)
• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• PLC Wiring Experience
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Injection Molding Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
• Servo Motors