Electrical Journeyman

Summary
The Electrical/Electronic Journeyman will operate, test, troubleshoot, and repair process equipment.

Education, Licensure and Experience  

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of electrical, instrumentation, equipment maintenance experience preferred.
• Technical school preferred.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a minimum of 18 years of age and must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Please note:  This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.   Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate.):

1. Services equipment by, testing, troubleshooting, using volt meters to determine specific problems.  Repairs the process equipment, its sub-systems, and all ancillary processes /or equipment related to the operation of the plant floor.
2. Plans and performs work requiring thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and principals of wiring, specifications, and national electrical codes.
3. Reads, understands, and uses drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals in the service of equipment.
4. Perform mechanical and electrical PMs as assigned.
5. Documents and maintains technical data to include calibrations performed, programs backed up, prints in panel, and other required paperwork associated with proper maintenance and record keeping.
6. Uses the work order system to document repairs in detail, assigning parts used to specific machines and insuring equipment history is maintained.
7. Maintains and installs communication cables, power distribution, and wiring required for equipment as well as computer systems.
8. Adheres to all Company policies including but not limited to safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
9. Actively participates in all assigned team meetings, training opportunities and designated interaction-required forums.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities    
None                                       

Language Skills
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the language of the majority cultural group in order to communicate effectively.  Must be able to hear enough to understand those individuals as well.  Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend documents such as grafts/flow sheets, financials, general professional articles and publications, governmental regulations, safety rules, assignment sheets, and procedure manuals.  Must be able to write reports, business correspondence, policies and procedures, and other administrative forms as outlined above.  

Must be able to effectively communicate in both individual and group settings.  Must be able to present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups.  

Mathematical Skills                                                  
In order to perform duties, must be able to:

1. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure such as whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and fractions.  
2. Compute rate, discounts, ratios, and percent, and   
3. Make, read and interpret financials, graphs, rates, ratios, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability                                          
Ability to apply common sense and judgment in solving problems and interpreting and understanding instructions furnished in written or oral form.  Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action yet reason when to involve supervisor.  

Computer Skills                                            
Basic computer knowledge with the ability to learn software.

Other Skills and Abilities            

1. Display strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deal with frequent interruptions.
2. Basic office skills such as phone skills, voice mail, copying, faxing, typing, and directing visitors.
3. Ability to function independently given assigned duties.  
4. Ability to communicate, work, and interact with a variety of individuals. 

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and/or fingers to feel, manipulate small objects, write, and type.  The employee is frequently required to bend; squat/kneel; twist/turn; sit; talk; hear and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to push/pull; climb; walk; stand; and balance.   The employee is rarely required to smell and/or taste.  The employee must frequently lift/carry/move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and to warm/cold and/or humid/dry conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually high.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company matching Retirement Plan
• Paid time off
• Short term and long term disability
• Referral program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Plans

Wholestone Prestage is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.