Industrial Journeyman Electrician

Industrial Journeyman Electrician

Pay: $34.22/hr, plus $0.75 shift premium, 2nd shift (3PM - 11 PM)

Position Overview

The position of Industrial Journeyman Electrician reports to the Maintenance Manager. The job holder will be responsible for implementing preventative/predictive maintenance strategies alongside breakdown repairs, including projects, continuous improvement, 5S, and facility repairs or maintenance work as assigned. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and ability as an electrical technician.

Position Responsibilities:

• Preventative maintenance planning and suggest improvements in order to minimize repairs and downtime

• Perform general electrical repairs to facility equipment and systems

• Execute Maintenance actions on the site (e.g. breakdown repairs), ensuring they are accomplished within the agreed timing and cost

• Performs housekeeping tasks as necessary and assigned

• Supervise ad-hoc support personnel (operators) or contractors as needed to complete specific work. Assist with machine change-overs, as required.

• Provide input to Maintenance Manager regarding equipment and necessary repairs or upgrades.

• Follows, without exception, all work instructions, safety rules, including the use of all PPE and safety gear and reinforces the instructions and rules with peers

• Practices safety in all actions, including start-up, shut-down, lockout, tagout procedures

• Exhibits excellent forklift skills

• Knowledge of OSHA requirements as they pertain to daily activities

• Troubleshoot to determine the best cost-effective solution

• Willing to be called in for repairs on all shifts

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency

• A combination of 2-3 years of industrial electrical & mechanical training and experience with Journeyman license

• Strong electrical background includes: Wiring and conduit bending/installation, NEC and Arc Flash

• Ability to use hand tools and power tools

• Knowledge of various trade fundamentals sufficient to deal with general repairs

• Works well in groups and individually

• Demonstrated ability to perform all job duties

• Strong math, reading, communication, and organizational skills

• Solid working knowledge of computer applications (MS Office suite, internet accessibility)

• Welding and Fabrication experience. Pipefitting, plumbing, and related skills

• Must possess skills in mechanics (pumps, gearboxes, machinery repair)

• Hydraulic & Pneumatic repair knowledge and experience

• Must possess skills in industrial electrical maintenance (Motors & Drives, wiring, controls, including basic PLC troubleshooting or programming)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong presentation skills

• Ability to maintain good documentation

• Ability to perform duties with a minimal amount of supervision

• Familiarity with CMMS, preventive, and predictive maintenance.

• Certified to work on refrigeration, chillers, and A/C units

• Pipefitting, plumbing, and related skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical background

• Computer experience

• PLC experience with programming and troubleshooting skills

• Machining skills

• VFD troubleshooting skills

• Understanding of basic and complex pneumatic systems

• Ability to prioritize tasks

• Understanding of all types of instrumentation and calibrations

• Experience with steam boilers and hot oil systems

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, frequently required to walk, climb stairs, use hands to move or lift boxes, stretch, and reach with arms extended, and stoop. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, alone, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds, with assistance.