What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician, Journeyman position at Forte Opening Solutions?
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Description
At Forte Opening Solutions, we don't just manufacture doors; we create pathways to possibilities. We empower our employees to shape the future of our industry. Join a team where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, and where your ideas can open new doors. Together, we build not just products, but a culture of excellence and collaboration.
Overview:
Under general direction, performs a variety of duties including installation and maintenance of all high and low voltage electrical equipment, signal systems, overhead power lines, electric motors, generators, and electronic controls. Measures and cut wire. Measures, marks, lay out and bends conduct into desired shape. Lies out, measures and cuts material for fabrication of items used in electrical construction, such as frames for starters, etc. Performs other duties as required.
What you will do:
• Performs regular limited supervision over, normally one or two electricians and apprentices. Trains apprentices as required.
• Performs major electrical construction on all plant electrical equipment and controls, which are widely diversified and complex nature. Repairs and erects power lines by erecting pole and stringing wire from pole to pole, as a lineman. Read blue prints and diagrams on new electrical installations, and when such prints are not available, lays out conduit, lines, etc. into location without prints. Works at all plant levels from roof to cellar. Uses hand tools, feeler gauges, meggars and other testing equipment, power driven drills, hydraulic conduit rings benders, fuse puller, hickey, etc. Determines by frequent inspection repair work necessary to prevent breakdowns or repairs.
• Operates power saw in machine shop. Operates flame-cutting torch. Operates electric and acetylene welding equipment. Operates pipe-threading machine. May operate other machinery as required.
• Assists other maintenance personnel in various maintenance and construction tasks as required.
• Assists foreman to maintain safety and good housekeeping practices in shop and work area
• Performs regular limited supervision over, normally, one or two instrument repairman and helpers. Trains apprentices as required
• Assists other maintenance personnel in various maintenance and construction tasks as required.
Qualifications
• Preferably one year experience in manufacturing setting
• HS Diploma or GED preferred
• Able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
