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in North Wilkesboro, NC
Electrician
Estimated Pay | $24 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | North Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
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Estimated Pay$17.43
$23.57
$30.14
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Job Description
GENERAL FUNCTION
Diagnose electrical and control malfunctions and difficulties and make repairs or adjustments as needed. Perform testing, installation, replacement or modification of components.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
§ Install and maintain electrical system of the plant to provide power for machines, equipment, lighting, facilities and other electrical apparatus and gear
§ Comply with all codes, regulations and safety specifications
§ Maintain controls, values, and calibrations to make sure everything is functioning properly
§ Diagnose, isolate and correct electrical troubles involving repair and replacement of controls, motors, switches, PLC, servo drives, variable frequency drives, distributed control systems, instrumentations, re-routing of circuits and distribution center to balance load on AC and DC power systems
§ Make emergency repairs when necessary to off-set excessive down time and production delays
§ Lay out installation for engineering specifications and drawings for major projects
§ Use instructions or manuals on installations, systems layout, and changeovers to complete project work
§ Design and carry out projects to improve safety, quality, production and ergonomics
§ Assign duties, instruct, and guide the work of electricians and contractors assigned to the projects
§ Other maintenance duties as assigned and required
§ Observe all safety precautions especially lock, tag and try
§ Ability to work under pressure
§ Responsible for observing all plant standard operating procedures and safety policies
§ Responsible for teamwork communication with production operators and supervisors
§ Must wear appropriate PPE at all times
§ Understand plant environmental and safety policies
§ Participate in training programs to enhance environmental and safety performance
§ Perform assigned tasks as specified in the environmental procedures and work instructions
§ Understand the significant environmental impacts of my job activities and the consequences of departing from specified work instructions
§ Know where EHS documents are located
§ Must have initiative and exhibit good judgment
§ Must perform with safe work practices at all times
Mental and physical requirements (must be able to perform the following without limitation):
§ Physical dexterity: lifting, bending, squatting, reaching, etc.
§ Ability to climb on ladders to heights of over 10’
§ Walking throughout plant from location to location§ Standing
§ Sitting
§ Reading for information
§ Equipment troubleshooting
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES – Indicate the main duties and responsibilities of the position.
% of Time Duties & Responsibilities
50%
Install, repair, and maintain manufacturing machinery and equipment
20%
Oversee, prioritize and assign daily work to lower level mechanics and contractors
20%
Troubleshooting machine and production problems
10%
Other maintenance duties as assigned and required
PROBLEM-SOLVING
§ Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks quickly
§ Must be able to determine minute differences quickly
§ Must be able to concentrate and think clearly in a distracting environment
§ Must be able to effectively diagnose and solve problems