Electrician

Essential Responsibilities

Installation, modification and repair of automated industrial control equipment

Strong understanding of software utilized within programmable logic control (PLC) systems

Design, plan, install and maintain industrial control equipment and instrumentation such as loop controller, variable frequency drives, solid state reduced voltage starters, level controls, ethernet motor controls centers, belt scales, and control panels

Thorough understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems

Must be available to work off shifts, weekends and holidays as needed

Assists in routine planned maintenance and emergency repairs of plant equipment including conveyors, bucket elevators, and washing/drying equipment

Troubleshoot mechanical equipment, PLC’s and ladder diagrams, AC and DC circuits, electrical sensors and switches, motor controls and , safety circuits

Install, troubleshoot and repair electric motors and equipment (120, 240 and 480V)

Knowledge of basic hand tools and machine shop equipment, the proper use of all electrical test equipment used to perform electrical/electronic repairs of production equipment

Complete preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled and document finished work

Contact vendors to source replacement components for all electrical/electronic equipment

May drive a pick-up truck or maintenance vehicle in the plant and/or to pick-up parts from local vendors

Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Associates degree preferred

Journeyman Electrician License preferred

Four years combined schooling and industrial experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong machine electrical background

I/O knowledge (hardwired/discrete, digital/ethernet, and analog) and the ability to read electrical schematics

Proven PLC troubleshooting experience - Allen Bradley RS 5000 a must, with networking (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.) experience desired. PLC background writing, debugging, developing and troubleshooting PLC’s desired

Proven HMI Programming experience preferred (Wonderware)

Computer skills - Windows environment, loading and setup of various software platforms desired

Must be able to work in adverse working conditions such as heat, wet, cold, noise, etc.

Must be willing to work overtime when required

Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems

Ability to read prints including mechanical and electrical prints

Possess excellent analytical skills, data interpretation

Knowledge of safety practices such as MSHA, lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E and proper use of PPE

Strong communication skills

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry and dusty

Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs

Safety-sensitivity position

Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, stoop, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects

Ability to operate hand controls with both hands

Ability to operate mobile equipment, foot pedals with both feet

Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching

Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather

Ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels

Ability to work in cramped quarters

Lift objects of various dimensions and weights

Lift up to 50 pounds, carry up to 150 feet

Ability to tolerate working at heights up to 150 feet

Vision: normal depth perception, vision and ability to distinguish color

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.  Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.