The purpose of the Electrician is to Install and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical andelectronic components of industrial machinery and equipment. Uses man lifts, forklifts, hoists, and allelectrical testing equipment required. Must work safely and follow all documented and common sensesafety policies and procedures
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This individual is expected to perform as a professional, highly skilled, and exceptionally competentmaintenance person. They must be able to analyze causes of breakdowns and carry out correctivemeasures.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on- the -job injury when it occurs nomatter how insignificant it may seem.
Take personal ownership to work safely each day and hold other team members to the same highstandards of safety
Basic industrial electrical code. (Local compliance issues)
Capability to read schematics and PandID drawings
Fusing, thermal overload protection, wire sizing, motor theory, etc.
AC, DC, and Servo drive system (basics)
Be able to safely conduct motor control and power circuit troubleshooting. Understand fuse sizing, takemotor amp readings, understand basic DC motor control, etc.
Ability to fully troubleshoot drives-DC and AC variable frequency and communicate technically with outsidetechnical support when needed. Ability to fully understand and properly tune the various control loops inthe plant including IM/APC systems and weight control equipment. Fully competent in electrical noiseavoidance-grounding, shielding, etc. (at least 2 persons, each plant)
Burner system understanding, troubleshooting and properly tuning (at least 2 persons, each plant)
Basic Skills, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical gear
Maintains all Plant electrical and electronic sys.
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Develop and conduct PM and Predictive maintenance program for all motors and panels
Completes and maintains plant required records and reports.
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Be gate keeper for all electrical drawings and updates
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Maintain all programs and insure we have the most current version available for all PLC's, Panel View,and Drives.
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Maintain line motor data spread sheet with current motor information.
Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures andreplaces damaged or broken components.
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When appropriate or when plant decides lead efforts for electrical root cause analyzes
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Establish a program to monitor all critical motor in the plant.
Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other maintenance workers
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Be lead person for electrical downtime and trouble shooting
Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, motors, and positionsensing devices.
Complies with good housekeeping practices on the job and insures work areas are clean andpicked up after each job completion.
Helps with electrical training of other maintenance personnel.
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Help lead and coordinate electrical training program and efforts for the plant.
Complies with safety requirements and notifies management of noted exceptions.
Follows all environmental compliance polices and programs.
Works as instructed with outside contractors.
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Be the lead person for all electrical projects and installation that are maintenance responsibility.
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Be maintenance contact person on automation projects.
Willing to attend annual training for new or improved electrical and PLC sys.
Comply with all plant rules
Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area
All other duties as assigned or needed
Regular Attendance on site and ability to rotate to varying shifts
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The employee should hold the following abilities:
Basic Computer Skills
Electrical
PLC
Hydraulic
Pneumatics
Basic Blueprint and Schematic reading
Basic Welding
Able to think under pressure and make quick decisions
Ability to work well in a team or alone
Able to commun cate in English
Good attention to detail
COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES
The employee must be able to:
Must be able to operate a computer or other keyboard instrument
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
The employee should have the following:
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
High school or GED
PLC Training