Electrician

Candidate must be available for a 4 day/10 hour day shift schedule

Duties & Responsibilities:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Perform work for engineering, maintenance, and IT departments.  Troubleshoot electrical circuits, power distribution, and controls hardware.
• Procure electrical fittings, wire, hangers, and hardware for capital project installations as well as plant maintenance repairs.  Bend and run EMT and rigid conduit.  Pull and terminate wiring for power, controls, and communications.
• Document and track changes to electrical drawings.
• Work with engineering to produce As Built Drawings at the completion of capital projects.
• Assist project engineers and others as assigned to test new systems during startup.
• Provide hands-on problem-solving, analysis, troubleshooting, and maintenance that will improve reliability, productivity, and decrease downtime on existing or new equipment.
• Support maintenance function on an as needed basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Education & Experience: 

• Highschool diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of apprenticeship program.
• 2 years commercial electrical experience required.
• Experience in an industrial setting is a plus. 
• Experience aiding in the installation of Allen-Bradley PLC's, Human Machine Interface, and Control Networks is a plus.   

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Read blue prints, schematics and layout drawings, pneumatics, PLC’s. 
• Strong electrical skills with the ability to troubleshoot industrial machines. 
• Ability to work without supervision on projects and daily work.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. 
• Work effectively within a team environment. 
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.  This includes being proactive in your approach to all issues in order to identify or eliminate potential problem areas. 
• Ability to take direction and carry out instructions from the manager in an orderly and efficient manner. 
• Ability to lead by example and display a strong work ethic for others to follow.
• Ability to work independently and in groups and be self-motivated in both settings.

Work Environment: 

• This position operates in a variety of settings including an office, indoor manufacturing facility, warehouse, and outdoors.
• The role routinely uses a variety of power tools and hand tools.

Physical Demands:  

• Works at heights up to 28’
• Reaches with hands and arms
• Lifts up to 50lbs

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America offers traditional benefits such as:  Medical (choice of 3 different plan options), dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with a generous company match, 10-paid holidays, vacation and personal time off, competitive pay.

Additional benefits include:  Job stability and security, a safe and clean work environment, a great reputation in the industry as a leading silicone manufacturer, and an exceptional culture.