Journeyman Electrician

Job Description

Position summary :

Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical equipment, wiring and fixtures, and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment.

Tasks :

• Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment following electrical code and blueprints, using hand tools and voltage tester.
• Install ground leads and connect power cables and wires to machines and equipment, following manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, using hand tools and test equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and fixtures using test equipment.
• Repair or replace faulty electric components, wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Test malfunctioning or broken equipment using test equipment, and discuss malfunction with other workers to diagnose malfunction.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Place conduit, pipes or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, structures or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.

Skills :

Attributes :

Knowledge Requirements :

The employee must understand that the reporting system used for problems and information is as follows : 1) Crewleader, 2) Foreman, 3) General Foreman, and 4) Superintendent.

Physical Requirements :

Other Requirements :

The employee must have a telephone. The employee is expected to work overtime in order to maintain the plant in a safe and productive state. The employee is expected to make call outs when such work is available and the employee’s services are needed.

The employee must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and have permission prior to operating any TIG vehicle. The requirements for operating a company vehicle are as follows : In the past three (3) years the employee can have had only 4 moving violations, no more than 2 chargeable accidents, and no D.W.I.

NOTICE : THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY STATES OR IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES TO BE PREFORMED BY THIS EMPLOYEE. HE OR SHE WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER DUTIES REQUESTED BY HIS OR HER SUPERVISOR.

Job Type : Full-time