Electrician

Job Summary

This role requires a skilled electrician to install, modify and repair automated industrial control equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of software utilized within programmable logic control (PLC) systems and experience with PLC troubleshooting, HMI programming and computer skills.

Essential Responsibilities

• Installation, modification and repair of automated industrial control equipment.
• Design, plan, install and maintain industrial control equipment and instrumentation such as loop controllers, variable frequency drives, solid state reduced voltage starters, level controls, ethernet motor control centers, belt scales and control panels.
• Thorough understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Assists in routine planned maintenance and emergency repairs of plant equipment including conveyors, bucket elevators and washing/drying equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment, PLC's and ladder diagrams, AC and DC circuits, electrical sensors and switches, motor controls and safety circuits.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair electric motors and equipment (120, 240 and 480V).
• Knowledge of basic hand tools and machine shop equipment, the proper use of all electrical test equipment used to perform electrical/electronic repairs of production equipment.
• Contact vendors to source replacement components for all electrical/electronic equipment.
• May drive a pick-up truck or maintenance vehicle in the plant and/or to pick-up parts from local vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Journeyman Electrician License preferred.
• Four years combined schooling and industrial experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong machine electrical background.
• I/O knowledge (hardwired/discrete, digital/ethernet and analog) and the ability to read electrical schematics.
• Proven PLC troubleshooting experience - Allen Bradley RS 5000 a must, with networking (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet etc.) experience desired.
• Proven HMI Programming experience preferred (Wonderware).
• Computer skills - Windows environment, loading and setup of various software platforms desired.
• Must be able to work in adverse working conditions such as heat, wet, cold, noise etc.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems.
• Ability to read prints including mechanical and electrical prints.
• Possess excellent analytical skills and data interpretation.
• Knowledge of safety practices such as MSHA, lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E and proper use of PPE.
• Strong communication skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• All duties require outside assignments and periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry and dusty.
• Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs.
• Safety-sensitivity position.
• Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, stoop, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects.
• Ability to operate hand controls with both hands.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment, foot pedals with both feet.
• Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching.
• Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather.
• Ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels.
• Ability to work in cramped quarters.
• Lift objects of various dimensions and weights.
• Lift up to 50 pounds, carry up to 150 feet.
• Ability to tolerate working at heights up to 150 feet.
• Vision normal depth perception, vision and ability to distinguish color.