Electrician - 1St Shift

• Inspect and test electrical lighting, signal, communication and power circuits.
• Keep work areas neat, clean and orderly.
• Replace faulty switches, sockets and other elements of electrical systems.
• Assist other trades as required.
• Communication with OEM companies and electrical suppliers to determine machine specifications and resolve problems.
• Dismantle electrical machinery and replace defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes, and armatures.
• Build electrical panels, size wire, run conduit and bend pipe as necessary.
• May use computer systems to enroll in benefits and interact with other company data systems.*
• Respond to and assist during plant emergencies.
• May be required to operate industrial trucks (fork trucks, lift trucks, etc.)
• May train new employees.
• Isolate defects in wiring, motors, switches and other electrical equipment using testing instruments such as ammeter, ohmmeter, volt meter, testing lamp, etc.
• Mount motors, motor starters, transformers, VFD’s and lighting fixtures in to position and complete circuits according to diagram or verbal specifications.
• Diagnose, install, maintain and repair all facility and operating electrical circuits, equipment and appliances using hand tools and testing instruments.
• Uses the appropriate electronic or manual system to perform the work of the job or department.
• Occasionally leads other maintenance personnel as appropriate.
• Follow relevant work instructions and/or SOP.

Education: Equivalent to high school plus 2-3 years of apprenticeship or trade training.

Experience: 2 year technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.

• 5 plus years of hands-on experience in industrial electrical installations, trouble-shooting and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of most recent NEC 70 code.
• Journeyman status in a recognized electrical union preferred (i.e. IBEW)
• Demonstrated proficiency with electrical measuring instruments.
• Experience/safety training for high voltage applications preferred.

• Judgement and Decision Making- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Repairing- Repairing electrical problems with machines or systems.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing good customer services. This includes meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Electric Codes.
• Building and Construction- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, or other structures.
• Flexibility/Adaptability- Ability to adjust to new conditions and respond effectively to changing environments.
• Must know fundamentals of electricity such as Ohms law, use handbook, and wattage formulas.
• Multitasking- Ability to move from task to task while maintaining concentration amid distraction.
• Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Design- Know how to read and interrupt electrical blueprints, drawings, and models, including arc flash drawings.
• Troubleshooting- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Reading, writing, speaking, comprehension and computer skills in the English language, typically developed through high school education or equivalent, with the ability to communicate effectively via all these modes.*
• Teamwork- Coordinating efforts and supporting coworkers to produce the best outcome.
• Mechanical- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Mathematics- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications. Must be able to comprehend the meaning of the calculation.