Electrician A

About the role

The Electrician troubleshoots and maintains the electrical equipment throughout the plant to ensure proper operation and running efficiency, including extruder operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain work area to THM standards.
• Supervises projects in accordance with the Maintenance Supervisor's instruction and schedule.
• Supervise and work on the installation, operation, maintenance, testing, and location of trouble on all types of AC and DC equipment.
• Make and analyze complex wiring diagrams/sketches and perform proper electrical installation from prints.
• Start, stop, maintain, and help install and repair plant equipment.
• Install and repair electrical conduit and cables, including connections, controls, and grounding.
• Assist or oversee dismantling and assembly of electrical motors and allied equipment and the repairing, cleaning, and replacement of parts.
• Operate mobile and hoisting equipment in the performance of E & R work.
• Make or direct voltmeter, ammeter, wattmeter, and other electrical testing.
• Possess and use knowledge of the electrical distribution system and power requirements of the plant.
• Possess and use knowledge of Underwriter's codes and requirements and perform work in accordance.
• Possess and use working knowledge of electrical switchboards.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and instruments of the electrical shop are used in a skillful, safe, and proper manner.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Works within guidelines and policies of JM Eagle. Works under the direction of the designated supervisor.

Requirements

• Experience in electrical schematics, PLC Logic, DC motors/drives, AC motors/inverters, temperature controllers, DC brush-less motor drives, 110- and 480-volt control circuits, and conduit work required. Candidate must successfully complete an electrical field test.
• Some computer experience preferred.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, etc.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a

Qualifications

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.