Electrician

Job Description

The Maintenance Electrician position at Novolex will provide electrical and mechanical maintenance work to the facility and industrial machinery. Responsibilities include troubleshooting or repairs based on maintenance work orders and inventory, working with materials and production to complete assigned projects and improvements, and performing major electrical repairs.

• Troubleshoot electrical, computer, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment/systems commonly used in industrial manufacturing applications.
• Understand and follow electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications using hand tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment.
• Disassemble, repair/replace parts and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, fans, etc.
• Clean, lubricate & adjust functional parts of mechanical devices as necessary.
• Major electrical repairs including 24VDC, and 120VAC Control Systems, 3-phase systems up to 480V, PLC’s, VFD’s, AC and DC drives, instrumentation, and hydraulic/pneumatic controls.
• Industrial temperature control systems, including thermocouples, temperature controllers, solid state relays, and heating elements.
• New installations of equipment, replace and test electrical circuits.
• Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using test instruments such as ammeter, ohmmeter, voltmeter, testing lamp, or megger.
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems.
• Removes and replaces electrical transformers & lighting fixtures as needed.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out.
• Communicates problems encountered throughout the shift to the Production Supervisor, Maintenance Lead or Maintenance Manager.
• Operates any equipment needed to perform job.
• Must be capable of covering both mechanical and electrical equipment without support on off shifts.
• Has operating knowledge of all production & service equipment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years electrical maintenance experience with strong electrical/mechanical knowledge of industrial systems and automated technologies.
• 2 year electrical degree or similar education preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Trained in lock out/tag out procedures.

Education, Skills, And/or Experience Required

• Must pass an electrical aptitude test.
• Must be Arc Flash certified or have the ability to become Arc Flash certified.
• Must possess excellent troubleshooting skills.
• PLC troubleshooting experience and work with tension controllers are a plus.
• VFD troubleshooting and replacement.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Working Conditions And Environment/Physical Demands

• Must be able to accurately observe correct paths of travel and areas for product placement.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Company Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• A variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.
• Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs.
• Training and Development opportunities through MyLearning, including company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
• Equal employment opportunity in all employment practices.