Electrician

About the role

Maintains and repairs machinery, electrical/mechanical equipment, and facility electrical needs. Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs electronic equipment and electrical circuits and wiring. Functions as a mentor to Junior Electrician (trainee). Provides general maintenance support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains operation of machinery, electrical/mechanical equipment, and facility electrical infrastructure, including A/C systems, chillers, refrigeration, and DC motors of 20hp and possibly larger.
• Assesses electrical equipment repair or upgrade needs and makes repair/buy recommendations to optimize budget, performance, and economic factors.
• Troubleshoots and repairs manufacturing equipment such as motors, transformers, generators, and electronic controllers.
• Installs new electrical equipment and components as needed, following diagrams, sketches, manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Removes, fixes, and installs circuit breakers, fuses, switches, electrical and electronic components, and/or wire.
• Works with engineers, engineering technicians, or industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance workers as needed.
• Engages in preventive maintenance activities, including inspecting equipment, identifying problems, and correcting faults before breakdowns occur.
• Provides training and mentorship to Junior Electrician and/or trainee on diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of facility electrical equipment and systems.
• Advises management of potential hazards involving the facility or equipment and recommends corrective action.
• Utilizes hand tools (e.g., screwdrivers, pliers, knives, hacksaws) and power tools/testing equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, amp meters, test lamps).
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories; checks stock levels, anticipates needs, and places orders.
• Performs periodic calibration of plant instrumentation.
• Follows safety rules and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Exhibits exemplary conduct with employees and outside contacts, contributing to a positive and safe work environment.
• May perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Ability to conduct all job functions in English, including reading and comprehending instructions, safety rules, operating manuals, and work procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, perform basic arithmetic, and present information effectively to others.
• Ability to complete tasks and assignments in a timely manner.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Experience with manufacturing; chemical or converting industry experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of 110v, 220v, and 440v circuits, AC/DC voltage, and electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Multi-lingual skills in Japanese and/or Spanish are a plus.

This position requires compliance with U.S. export control regulations (EAR and ITAR). Non-U.S. persons may be restricted from accessing certain technologies or information. Eligibility verification is required upon hire.