What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Wiring Technician position at Fives Giddings & Lewis, LLC?
This position is responsible for wiring machine tools to meet all designed criteria, customer expectation and to uphold our high standard of product quality.
Scope and Responsibilities:
Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Perform a somewhat diverse range of operations to install a variety of electrical components and purchased accessories to our machine tool products. Electrical components included are, but not limited to: pendants, conduits, fittings, switches, motors, temporary power connections for testing motors, controls, transformers, generators, lighting, and power circuits
- Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical prints, assembly work instructions and vendor documentation to ensure proper electrical installation of components and purchased accessories.
- Perform minor electrical tests using a volt-ohm-ampere meter, or other equipment as may be necessary to check voltage, line continuity, or other minor electrical tests. Occasionally perform other electrical tests as directed by supervision.
- Work with the wiring group to establish the best wiring practices to be documented in standard work instructions.
- Comply with standard safety precautions and electrical codes.
- Ability to meet product standard hours
- Comply with business arc flash policies including proper use of PPE.
- Document wiring issues/corrections in a manner that follows company practices to ensure equipment quality.
- Detect and report unusual conditions, code violations, or faulty material to proper supervision.
- Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or directed to include but not limited to: wire room inventory management and assisting facility maintenance in replacement of fuses, bulbs, cables, wire ETC.
- Proper use of electrical hand tools including but not limited to crimpers, wire strippers, heat guns, etc…
- Perform other duties as assigned by Lead, Supervisor or Manager
Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 2 - 4 years related experience and/or training.
- Journeyman Electrician a bonus but not required
Skills Required:
- Good understanding of electrical and wiring concepts
- Reading and interrupting electrical schematics
- Ability to verbally communicate technical concerns as it relates to component wiring
- Strong Electrical Safety understanding
- Understanding of various types of electrical power including single phase, three phase, AC and DC circuits.
- Attention to detail and product quality
- ISO 9001 &14001 awareness and compliance
Salary : $25 - $30
