Job Title: Electrician

Shift; 2nd

Pay: 34.06

Job Description

This role is a direct-hire Electrician position in a manufacturing environment, responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, machinery, and related equipment. The Electrician works on a variety of industrial electrical and mechanical tasks, including troubleshooting complex systems, supporting production operations, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Repair a wide range of tools and equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Inspect equipment regularly, diagnose trouble or malfunctions, and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Analyze equipment failures, identify root causes, and make necessary adjustments to prevent recurrence.
• Install power, lighting, and control circuits as well as electrical conduit throughout the facility.
• Work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, and layouts to plan and execute electrical and mechanical installations.
• Select appropriate materials, components, and operating equipment needed to complete assigned work efficiently.
• Repair, maintain, and install minor and major electrical systems, fixtures, and related infrastructure.
• Measure, cut, bond, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduits with precision and adherence to safety standards.
• Work proficiently with sensors, circuit boards, relays, limit switches, flow switches, motors, PLCs, digital drives, and related control components.
• Install, troubleshoot, and program PLCs, AC drives, and DC drives to support automated and semi-automated equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures and ensure accurate installations.
• Dismantle machines using appropriate hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, and crowbars when maintenance or relocation is required.
• Move machinery and equipment safely using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
• Assemble and install equipment such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails using hand tools and power tools.
• Construct foundations for machines using hand tools and building materials such as wood, cement, and steel.
• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs to meet precise specifications.
• Assemble machines and secure them to foundations or structures by bolting, welding, riveting, or otherwise fastening using hand and power tools.
• Operate an engine lathe, when necessary, to grind, file, and turn machine parts to required dimensional specifications.
• Repair and lubricate machines and equipment as needed to maintain optimal performance.
• Install robots and modify their programs using a teach pendant when required to support automation projects.
• Perform installation and maintenance work as part of a team of skilled trades, collaborating effectively with other maintenance personnel.
• Participate actively in the training and development of other maintenance staff, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Produce new and replacement parts, with or without blueprints, to maintain or improve plant operations in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement ideas from plant operations personnel aimed at reducing product costs, improving product quality, reducing setup times, and increasing run rates on production equipment.
• Investigate causes of equipment breakdowns and report findings to the maintenance supervisor, including recommendations for corrective actions.
• Make recommendations that improve the maintenance processes and enhance the reliable performance of equipment.
• Comply with all safety measures for Arc Flash and adhere to all plant safety rules and procedures.
• Complete and obtain all required OSHA training and certifications in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Work the second shift schedule (1:45 p.m. to 12:45 a.m., Monday through Thursday, with Friday work as needed), with initial training provided on first shift.

Essential Skills

• Journeyman Electrician card or at least 5 years of electrical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Strong experience installing and working with electrical conduit, including measuring, cutting, threading, and bending.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematic drawings accurately.
• Hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems, including 480V power distribution.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and experience working with m