Industrial Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Industrial Electrician installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electronic components of industrial machinery / equipment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Designs and installs new electrical control panels
• Installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical components of industrial equipment
• Understand and make decisions based on technical documents, such as blueprints, schematics, or instructions
• Install, repair and inspect various industrial electrical machinery and systems
• Run diagnostic tests and troubleshooting for electrical and mechanical machinery
• Perform preventative services such as replacing wiring and oiling parts of machinery
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as PLCs, drives, control panels, transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables
• Tests malfunctioning equipment and discusses findings with operators, cell managers and engineers to support day to day operations
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, drives, PLC's, components, switches, and motors, and position sensing devices
• Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors
• Connects power supply wires to machine and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment per industry standard and electrical codes
• Will troubleshoot to best correct immediate situation and develop long term solutions to prevent reoccurrence
• Communicates with and support internal customers (Operator, Supervisor, Equipment Owner, others) in a clear, timely and complete manner
• Will act and work as a professional to provide world class service to all internal customers to build trusted partnerships
• Will be directly involved is continuous improvement activities of processes in all departments to improve performance and meet company goals
• Must work safely at all times and follow company, corporate, and regulatory safety practices
• Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

As part of their job duties, the employee must be able to sit, stand, and walk throughout the day while frequently using their hands to handle objects and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to reach, stretch, push, pull, crouch, stoop, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. This role requires specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions.

Work Environment :

A work environment in a manufacturing plant is the physical and social setting where goods production occurs. Depending on the type of product, process, and plant, the work environment may vary in terms of noise, temperature, safety, and demand. Common characteristics of a work environment in a manufacturing plant are the use of machinery and exposure to hazards such as chemicals, heat, dust, or noise, with a culture of teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER

This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).

TRAVEL

Travel is not required for this position.