Electrician - Journeyman

Position Summary:
The Electrician is responsible for the design, plan, installation, modification, and repair of automated industrial control equipment.

Essential Responsibilities

Installation, modification and repair of automated industrial control equipment
Design, plan, install and maintain industrial control equipment and instrumentation such as loop controller, variable frequency drives, solid state reduced voltage starters, level controls, ethernet motor controls centers, belt scales, and control panels
Thorough understanding of electrical systems
Troubleshoot mechanical equipment, PLC’s and ladder diagrams, AC and DC circuits, electrical sensors and switches, motor controls and safety circuits
Install, troubleshoot and repair electric motors and equipment (120, 240 and 480V)
Knowledge of basic hand tools and machine shop equipment, the proper use of all electrical test equipment used to perform electrical/electronic repairs of production equipment
Complete preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled and document finished work
Contact vendors to source replacement components for all electrical/electronic equipment
May drive a pick-up truck or maintenance vehicle in the plant and/or to pick up parts from local vendors
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong machine electrical background
I/O knowledge (hardwired/discrete, digital/ethernet, and analog) and the ability to read electrical schematics
Computer skills - Windows environment, loading and setup of various software platforms desired
Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems
Ability to read prints including mechanical and electrical prints
Possess excellent analytical skills, data interpretation
Knowledge of safety practices such as MSHA, lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E and proper use of PPE
Strong communication skills

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Associates degree preferred
Journeyman Electrician License preferred
Four years combined schooling and industrial experience required

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Safety-sensitivity position
Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, stoop, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects
May require occasional periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry and dusty
Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching
Ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels
Ability to work in cramped quarters
Lift objects of various dimensions and weights
Lift up to 50 pounds, carry up to 150 feet
Ability to tolerate working at heights up to 150 feet
Vision: normal depth perception, vision and ability to distinguish color

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.