Industrial Electrician

Role Description:

Conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronics and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of Manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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 individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Also, additional job duties may be assigned.

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages and test equipment.

• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.

• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with MIOSHA requirements.

• Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.

• Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.

• Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.

• Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed.

• Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting.

• Assists and trains other maintenance and/or other technical level employees.

• Ability to read and understand electrical diagram's and understand Ladder Logic diagram for troubleshooting purposes.

• Positive working attitude in a high paced environment.

• Maintain workspace and inventory in a neat and organized fashion.

Education/Experience/Certifications:

To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following education, experience, or certifications are preferred:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Journeyman status through an accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field is required.

Experience:

• 5-10 years of proven experience in the electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields are required and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas.

• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• A thorough knowledge of electrical/ electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.

Certifications:

• Journeyman or Master Electrician

Additional Skills Required:

To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following skills are required:

Computer skills:

• Computer experience/operation and PLC programming helpful.

Communication skills:

• Speak effectively with fellow employees.

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.

• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Mathematical skills:

• Apply mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as basic algebra.

Other Skills:

• Detail oriented.

• Organized and able to meet deadlines while performing multiple duties.

• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to read electrical diagrams and ladder logic prints. Make changes to prints if changes are made.

Benefits

E & E offers a competitive wage, solid opportunity, and a career path to success. We offer comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401 (k) program, and free membership to local gym.

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