What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Electrician position at Encore Wire Corp?
Position Overview
Encore Wire is one of the nation’s top copper and aluminum wire manufacturers, outfitting residential, commercial and industrial spaces across the US for a customer base that would blow your mind! Producing over $1 billion of wire every year, with over 1,300 employees and almost 2 million sq. ft. of manufacturing space under our roof, we want to continue our history of growth. Encore is seeking an individual who is looking to join the Electrician Team. In this role, you will be on the frontlines troubleshooting and maintaining our electrical systems across our growing campus.
Essential Job Functions
Conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronics and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of Plant operations
- Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages and test equipment
- Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment
- Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements
- Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned
Qualifications:
- Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field is required.
- 3-5 years of proven experience in the electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas
- A thorough knowledge of electrical/ electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
- Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work
- Exposed to high voltage electricity
- Ability to push, pull, or lift heavy objects and/or machine parts with or without assistance
Work Environment & Physical Responsibilities:
Duties are performed in a loud production setting subject to extreme temperatures. Some duties may be required to be performed outside. Comfortable with repetitive movement, kneeling, crouching and stooping. Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls. Requires lifting up to 50 pounds while bending, twisting and/or standing.
Benefits Details:
In addition to stable employment and weekly paychecks, we offer a world-class benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, on-site clinic that your family can utilize, Chaplain services, 401(k) matching (setting you up for retirement), vacation time, Employee Health Fair and company-wide cookouts.
