Electrical Technician/Specialist

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

IKO is a global leader in manufacturing roofing products with production facilities worldwide, we are currently seeking an Industrial Electrician to join our team of skilled professionals based at our Sylacauga, AL plant. This plant produces premium roofing shingles and composite rolled roofing in a high speed, continuous, asphalt shingle manufacturing process environment. The successful candidate will be fully qualified and able to maximize plant performance and run time through troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment while upholding all safety rules/regulations and adhering to the IKO values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot distribution and control equipment such as switches, relays, circuit breakers and fuse disconnects.
• Manage assigned work orders.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment.
• Work in a team setting with other maintenance personnel.
• Work with computers, line drive, and PLCs,
• Ability to run conduit and knowledge of relevant codes.
• Understand and comply with all safety rules, including Lock, Tag, and Verify.
• Comprehend and use technical manuals and schematics.
• Organize work area, tools and parts.
• Work with minimal supervision; manage time effectively while handling multiple jobs with varying priorities.
• The position is subject to 24-hour call out; shift and weekend work.
• Must be able to stand for long periods. Must be able to climb stairs and work on high up areas.

Qualifications :

• Knowledge of Safety Systems and their application/use

• Minimum of five years maintenance experience in a plant setting.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley Drives, Relay Logic, PLCs and Programming.
• Proficient in diagnosing and testing motors and motor control circuits.
• Experience with various instrumentation sensors and transmitters.
• Must be able to work with computer based maintenance software.
• Possess superior analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• (Not Required but helpful)l Associates Degree in Industrial Electrical Maintenance or Licensed Electrician.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.