1st Shift Industrial Electrician/Maintenance

1st Shift Industrial Electric Maintenance

Location: Decatur, AR

Schedule: Monday through Thursday from 5:30 am to 4:00 pm

Pay rate: Negotiable depending on experience

Primary Purpose:
The Industrial Electrician is responsible for all electrical maintenance activities performed by themselves and for directly overseeing the work of other electricians in the manufacturing environment. They obtain permits and perform electrical work as required by law to control and maintain facility equipment, infrastructure, and operations. The Electrician must be capable of using considerable independent judgment in making decisions without the availability of supervision.

Education/Certification:

• A combination of education and experience is equal to the electrician's requirements.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Proven ability to identify creative solutions to problems.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage several projects
• simultaneously.
• Ability to operate hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively and read/interpret documents.

Experience:

• 2 years on the job

Duties:

• Regularly inspect and evaluate electrical and electronic equipment to ensure it operates efficiently and safely.
• Follow the recommended maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating equipment.
• Maintain records on equipment status and maintenance.
• Study blueprints and schematics and determine the methods, materials, and equipment needed to complete the assignment.
• Must be willing to be available to direct resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the possibility of holidays.
• Ensure all required repairs and maintenance are performed on all equipment and assets as scheduled or requested by management and others.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment and assets per a set schedule.
• Ensure maintenance team members are correctly uniformed and equipped and follow all safety procedures to perform their work.
• Maintain and facilitate effective training programs as needed.
• Provide written details of work performed on Work Order forms and other documents.
• Record all maintenance request work performed in the log program and return the request to the proper location.
• Perform, facilitate, and manage special projects assigned in the time set for each project.
• Connect wires to plugs, switches, controls, light fixtures, traffic controls, appliances, motors, breaker panels, and switchboards.
• Splice wires by stripping insulation from wire leads, twisting, clamping, and/or soldering leads together and applying insulating terminal caps using various hand tools; makes underground waterproof splices.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble or replace defective electrical equipment such as plugs, switches, outlets, controls, ballasts, motors, and appliances using hand tools, test equipment, and service manuals.
• Test installations to check and ensure circuit continuity, and the compatibility and safety of all components using test equipment such as an ohmmeter, ampmeter, voltmeter, oscilloscope, or battery buzzer.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit, junction, switch, outlet boxes, and switch boards using hand tools and such special equipment as mechanical drills, cutters, benders, and threaders.
• Clean and lubricate equipment, and maintain records on equipment status and maintenance.
• Installed and repaired telephones, light fixtures, electrical controls, motors, and appliances using hand tools and electric drills.
• Inspect and evaluate electrical equipment to ensure that it operates efficiently and safely; determine whether equipment and new installations meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code.
• Pull the wire through the conduit.
• Determine materials needed for most frequently occurring repair work, prepare requisitions, and monitor inventory.
• Clean and maintain tools and perform routine maintenance on special equipment used in an electrician's work.
• Train lower-level apprentice Electricians and others.
• Provide instruction and training in the proper methods and processes for electrician assignments.
• Review job performance by observing and critiquing work techniques and completed assignments.
• Develop plans and estimates for electrical projects. This includes determining the time, equipment, and human and material resources needed to complete the work.
• Prepare written reports on ongoing projects and the condition of machinery.
• Perform other maintenance-related work as assigned and required.

Contact Information

Apply Now! Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in product quality and customer satisfaction.

What We Offer

Midway Staffing offers a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/AD&D benefit options.

About Midway Staffing

Midway Staffing is a dynamic and rapidly growing enterprise dedicated to connecting top talent with leading organizations. We specialize in innovative staffing solutions and are committed to delivering exceptional service to clients and candidates. With a strong presence spanning multiple locations nationwide and recognition on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America from 2019 to 2024, Midway Staffing exemplifies excellence and growth. We are equally dedicated to fostering internal development and supporting career advancement opportunities for our team members.

Midway Staffing is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or group status.

We are committed to creating a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals of all abilities are welcomed and supported. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, don't hesitate to contact us at HR@midwaystaffing.com. Include the nature of your request and your contact information, and we will be happy to assist you.