Oregon Manufacturing Plant Electrician

About the role

As a Journey Electrician at SWISS KRONO, you will maintain, repair, modify, and install electrical, instrument, and computer systems to ensure optimal operations.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards (including NEC, NFPA 70E, LOTO and Arc Flash).
• Install electrical systems as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems occurring during manufacturing processes.
• Check, service, repair or replace:
  • all types of A.C. circuits/D.C electrical systems;
  • A.C. and D.C. drives, controls, and motors;
  • electrical control devices;
  • wiring; and
  • components on control modular assemblies.
• Write, update, and complete work orders and quick reports as needed.
• Apply the theory and operation of PLCs, HMIs, and network communications to optimize operations.
• Ensure all work is in accordance with relevant codes.
• Guide apprentice electricians to:
  • perform electrical installations of machinery, electrical wiring, and fixtures;
  • follow electrical schematics and regulations;
  • understand electrical theory and mathematics; and
  • use the materials and tools of the electrical trade.
• Communicate with and listen to Electrical Supervisor and other Journey Electricians, and Electrical Apprentices with the desire to work as an effective team.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.
• If lead status is awarded, the individual will:
  • act as a functional expert and serve as a point of contact in the area of responsibility;
  • assist the supervisor with daily reports and crew member assignments;
  • provide training;
  • maintain inventory levels; and
  • coordinate work with vendors and contractors.

Requirements

• Hold and maintain an Oregon Journey Electrician license.
• Additional certifications must remain valid to maintain tier status.
• Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.
• Provide own tools to perform electrical activities.

Environmental Conditions

• May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable temperatures and weather conditions.

Required Personal Protective Equipment

• Must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples include:
  • high visibility garments,
  • hand protection,
  • eye protection,
  • hearing protection,
  • a hard hat,
  • foot protection, and
  • a face shield.

Benefits

• Union negotiated annual wage increases.