Maintenance Electrician

Pay Range: Hourly Rate: $29.33 - $32.74. The actual annual salary offered will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gear discounts

Schedule

4 different shifts available:

• Dayshift (4 shift days): 4:30 AM to 4:45 PM
• Nightshift (4 shift nights): 4:30 PM to 4:45 AM
• Monday–Friday: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
• Monday–Friday: 2:45 PM to 1:00 AM

Responsibilities

• Works in a safe and orderly manner at all times; obeys plant, department, and area rules and regulations and proactively encourages other team members to do so.
• Obtains, maintains, and wears or uses all necessary safety equipment as directed by work instructions or area supervisor.
• Attends shift, department, and plant meetings in a timely manner as directed by supervisor.
• Fabricates, installs, troubleshoots, modifies, and repairs systems, equipment, and components including electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical devices to the component level if economically feasible.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections and testing of various plant equipment, electronic instrumentation, and electrical power distribution equipment.
• Works from blueprints, CAD/CAM drawings, sketches, models, and verbal instructions.
• Maintains process integrity with proper documentation and observance of process records.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area at all times.

Good attendance is required. Overtime, including working extended shift hours and/or during scheduled days off, may be required.

Requirements

• High School diploma, G.E.D. certificate, or recognized equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English sufficient to:
  • Communicate effectively with other team members and supervision.
  • Read and comprehend process instructions.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, CAD/CAM drawings, and schematics.
• Ability to read and interpret analog and digital gauges and instrumentation.
• 2-year degree in electronics or closely related field AND 2 years of verifiable experience, OR 4 years of verifiable experience in the electronics field with similar duties and responsibilities.
• Current electrical license issued by the State of Arkansas Electrical Examiners (Journeyman, Master, or Industrial Electrician) or an equivalent license from another state.
• 5 years of recent work experience as an Industrial Electrician.
• Ability to install, program, and troubleshoot electronic controllers with the aid of a portable computer or specialized microprocessor, or the ability to be trained to do so.
• Must satisfactorily pass a written comprehension test and electrical/electronic aptitude evaluation.
• Must own and maintain a complimentary set of hand tools sufficient to perform all duties presently required and be willing to obtain replacement/additional hand tools as required. Employer will supply and maintain any required tooling deemed as "special" or of extremely limited use.

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, explosives, and vibration.
• Eye protection (approved safety glasses with side shields or approved safety goggles) and approved steel-toe safety shoes are required.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud; hearing protection is required in the work area.
• Work assignments may include tasks with exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.

Physical Demands

• Vision correctable to 20/20 with normal color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move up to 25 lbs. unaided.
• Ability to stand or sit for up to 3 hours at a time.
• Ability to frequently kneel, crouch, bend, or extend reach as required to perform tasks.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs.
• Ability to grasp and feel small parts.