Electrician

Location: Chattanooga
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Pay Grade and Range: USXX - Grade USXX Hourly 40 $23.41 - $33.45
Bonus Plan: OIP
Target Bonus: 5.0
Hiring Manager: Clinton Travis Mckenzie
Recruiter: Crystal Denise Dishman

Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria:
1. Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least 1 year of service
2. Is NOT on an active Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

Job Requirements

Position Summary: Intermediate level integrated systems electrical assembly knowledge and ability.

The following are duties and responsibilities required of and Integration Electrician II. It is understood that some of these duties and responsibilities will require assistance from more senior electricians. However, it is expected that the Integration Electrician II will strive to learn and gain experience in order to master these duties and responsibilities.

Role qualifications:
• High school diploma/GED
• 3 years or more related experience

Job Responsibilities
• Checks for parts when missing or due
• Properly fill out non-conformance sheet for modifications performed during assembly
• Locate CAD drawings for the electrical assembly process
• Trains Electrical Integration Tech I when requested
• Must be able to read and prepare drawings or follow blueprints/schematics to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, as well as to ensure compliance with codes
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes in order to ensure compatibility and safety of the system
• Takes inventory, orders, and restocks items when assigned
• Cross-trains with other departments as assigned
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and according to specifications
• Maintains an effective preventive maintenance system
• Maintains plant quality and safety requirements
• Completes assigned work efficiently and per Tennessee Rand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WI)
• Assists in troubleshooting and correcting electrical problems in a fast-paced environment and conveys information to engineers to update or redesign equipment
• Works in a team performing work orders and providing technical support
• Records all maintenance activities, repairs and ensures all required materials and/or parts are available, prepared and organized as necessary to optimize manufacturing operations
• Tracks and develops electrical maintenance work
• Confers with team leads to identify or prevent potential problems and work through to resolution
• Travels to customer locations to reassemble cells
• Performs electrical rebuilds as required
• May assist in estimating time required to complete the required tasks
• Coordinates work with customer contacts to verify drop locations, hot work permits and other off-site requirements
• Complete required tasks by project specific dates
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and boom truck
• Maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
• Run wires through conduit
• Test or repair electrical based equipment
• Work closely with engineers and contractors
• Be knowledgeable of OSHA codes and requirements
• Be aware of safety and proper lifting and transporting heavy and oversize loads
• Be aware of automated equipment and its inherent dangers
• Be proactive in continuous improvement methods
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness in the maintenance of equipment.
• Follow directions and ensure a safe and high quality product and production environment
• Have good verbal and written communication skills
• Maintain a skills inventory score indicative of a level II or higher technician

Essential Skills and Experience
• Measurement skills (measuring tape, calipers, etc.)
• Hand/power tool knowledge
• Intermediate-Advanced Mechanical ability
• Work requires at least 2 years in electrical construction or maintenance, which may include time in an approved apprenticeship program, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Some industrial electrical experience and troubleshooting in both electrical circuitry and PLC is a requirement.
• Preventative maintenance experience is recommended
• Experience with robotic equipment is recommended
• Willing to travel to customers' sites
• Demonstrate concern for safety on project of crew and others
• Intermediate-Advanced knowledge of electrical components used in automation
• A general knowledge of the Quality Program Manual
• A general knowledge of WI-43
• A general knowledge of Tennessee-Rand Equipment Build Standards
• A general knowledge of Tennessee-Rand Technical Guidelines
• A general knowledge of industrial drives, AC-DC power, electrical instrumentation,
• DCS, industrial controls/DCS, DCS/PLC, control valves, blueprint schematic reading,
• AC/DC schematics, electrical PLC, and general schematic layouts.

Environmental Health and Safety
• Understand the Company's EHS Policy and how it relates to this job.
• Be aware of OSHA & EPA laws and regulations as well as the Company's Plant Rules and Regulations that pertain to this job.
• Work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner and observe all company EHS procedures.
• Immediately notify the Supervisor if there is any safety hazard, any equipment not operating correctly, or if there are any questions regarding EHS procedures.
• Attend required EHS training

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required frequently to work from ladders and scaffolds. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and high voltages. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.