Electrician A

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  

• Performs PMs and predictive maintenance on processing lines, packaging lines, the Towveyor system and building facilities.  Retrieve and close out PMs and work orders from CMMS system.  Makes recommendations for PM adjustments and/or PM additions to equipment. 

• Installs, repairs and tests electrical systems on industrial equipment including PLC control systems, power distribution, lighting, fire and security alarms and telephone systems to NEC specifications. 

• Troubleshoot using electrical schematics, relay logic, AC/DC motor controls, process temperature controls, PID loops and VFDs.  Performs installation of raceways and wiring.   

• Performs scheduled overhauls of processing and packaging lines. 

• Draft as built schematic drawings for future use, maintain equipment filing system, log and report work order calibrations. 

• Research and order parts for projects and general maintenance. 

• Position requires good knowledge of various industrial production equipment used in an industrial plant environment.   

• Must possess math aptitude for understanding or performing measurements, calibrations, and equipment specifications. 

• Must be able to determine and solve technical problems in the field and work with a variety of hand tools and power tools. This position requires the use of personal hand tools to perform the work. 

• Position may require employee to work around and troubleshoot energized equipment and is routinely exposed to hazardous materials. Position may require the exposure to various adverse conditions such as, heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, dirt, and grease, and chemical substance. 

• Must be familiar with NEC.  

• Other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS  

Minimum level of education required.   

• ​​High School Diploma or GED​    

Minimum number of year(s) of experience required in addition to education plus type(s) of functional experience. 

• Minimum of 5 years of electrical experience in industrial plant environment.   

Other required type(s) of functional experience (e.g., Production/Operations, Accounting, Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, etc.) 

• Must be able to troubleshoot using electrical schematics, relay logic, AC/DC motor controls, process temperature controls, PID loops and VFDs.   

• Experienced in installation of raceways and wiring.  Must be familiar with NEC guidelines. 

• The position requires the ability to meet the physical demands of heavy lifting to carry out the assigned duties.  

Total minimum number of years of experience required in lieu of degree (if applicable) 

• ​​N/A​ 

Other job requirements (e.g., certifications/licenses, CPG experience, work overtime/weekends, etc.) 

• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES (Specialized education, specific software experience, etc.) 

• Be able to perform online monitoring with a PC laptop to view ladder logic programs for troubleshooting, monitoring input/output modules, modifications for process improvements and adding programming for new process.    

PHYSICAL DEMANDS   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be required to communicate with others and regularly climb stairs. On shift employee is constantly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position involves sitting, walking, and lifting less than 10 pounds for long periods of time throughout the day. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Position may require employee to work around loud energized equipment and is routinely exposed to hazardous materials for extended periods of time. Exposure to adverse conditions can be, but are not limited to heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, dirt, herbal aromas, airborne particles, grease, and chemical substances. Team member safety is very important to us and more information is available through Blue Diamond Health and Safety.