Electrician - Entry Level

Job summary

The Electrician is required to install, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and maintain electrical and electronic components on various production machinery and equipment as well as electrical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Correctly complete any required reports or paperwork such as production data sheets, order documentation.
• Perform duties as assigned.
• Some ongoing duties include those listed below but are not inclusive to this position:
  • Run new wire, bend conduit, install switches and other components, run electronic tests, clean contacts or circuit boards, replace worn components, oil motors.
  • Assemble, install, inspect, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring and equipment. Ensure compliance with applicable codes.
  • Inspect and test electrical systems to identify hazards using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.
  • Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production; diagnose malfunctioning systems, locate the cause of the breakdown and repair. Respond timely to any electrical breakdown. Locate source of problem by observation, testing, talking with operator. Remove defective parts using power tools and other equipment. Repair to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
  • Able to work on systems with sensors and limit switches, motor controls, overload relays, PLC's, VFD's, solid state devices and monitors/displays.
  • Report equipment parts usage from stock to ensure accurate inventory; notify department supervisor of any parts and supplies needing to be ordered.
  • Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job.
  • Document all work to ensure accurate maintenance records, ensure production operation is aware of status of equipment and improve overall communication between shifts.

Qualifications

• Technical training; high school diploma plus 3 years of experience in production machine repair.
• Able to read and write English to read in interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service, maintain inspection reports, downtime logs, work orders.
• Strong experience with PLC troubleshooting, installation and repair of A/C D/C motors, working with up to 600 volts.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
• Basic use of computer, tablet, scanner, iPad for recording information.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.

Physical Requirements

• Must stand, walk for prolonged periods of time;
• Climb stairs
• Regularly required to bend, stoop, reach
• Lift in excess of 75 lbs. on an occasional basis
• Exposed to varying temperatures hot/cold

Benefits

Blommer understands that our employees are our biggest assets. With this in mind we offer a generous benefits package, tuition reimbursement and 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday!