Electrical Technician

About the role

As an Electrical Technician, you will install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures and conduit, and electrical systems in a discrete heavy manufacturing environment. You will use your technical expertise to ensure the equipment and processes function accordingly to produce within quality specs and with the designed performance.

Responsibilities

• Practice safe work habits as an individual and with co-workers, and work effectively in a team environment
• Know and understand safety equipment and be aware of machine safety procedures
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical control systems
• Conduct equipment inspections for proper operation and electrical integrity
• Have a working knowledge of electrical safety guidelines and electrical safety-related work practices such as Lockout/Tagout and Arc Flash safety regulations
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of safe and proper use of basic electrical diagnostic equipment (volt/ohm meter, etc.), and demonstrate proficiency in basic multimeter functions (i.e., fuses, conductivity)
• Troubleshoot and diagnose polarity, electrical power distribution systems, and correct problems in AC motor drives
• Troubleshoot and diagnose advanced electrical circuits—relays, contactors, motors, starters, and DC drives
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading, drawing, and understanding electrical blueprints, schematics, electrical diagrams, and symbols
• Possesses a working knowledge of 24V, 110V, 220V, 277V, and 480V three phase systems

Requirements and Education

• Broad Technical training (high school plus 1 to 2 years of apprenticeship/applied trades training). Training requires basic knowledge of shop mathematics, together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, PLC programs, DC drive motors, AC drive motors, and various types of precision measuring instruments
• A minimum of 2 years as an Electrical Technician in a manufacturing environment is required
• Multi-craft experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable
• Organizational experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) preferred

Schedule

Second Shift (2 pm-10 pm) OR Third Shift (10pm-6 am)

Benefits

• Paid time off including holidays and vacation
• Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Company Information

Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers.