Maintenance Electrician - 1st Shift in Anderson

POSITION SUMMARY The Maintenance Electrician performs complex technical work, on a journeyman level, in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of electrical systems, equipment, fixtures and related electro-mechanical systems, in accordance with applicable Electrical Industry Codes. The Electrician inspects and tests elements of electrical systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, performs required repairs through replacement of inoperative parts or re-wiring of circuits, and provides an estimate of repair (and/or replacement) costs beyond the capability to perform. The Electrician should know how to use a multimeter, interprets electrical wiring diagrams and schematics, and determines methods and requirements for wiring circuits. Installation and set-up of drives on a 110v system is also required. REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A high school diploma or the equivalent plus completion of a certifying technical training program in electrical maintenance or completion of an electrician's apprenticeship is required. Work experience in electrical maintenance beyond that required for the position may be substituted for the required education, technical training, or apprenticeship. The ability to interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and electrical schematics is required. The ability to use electrical test equipment and small hand and power tools, such as wrenches, drills, soldering irons, volt-ohmmeters, amp meters, circuit testers, and vacuum and pressure gauges, is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. FUNCTONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs journeyman level electrical work in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of electrical systems, equipment, fixtures and related electro-mechanical systems by inspecting and testing elements of electrical systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, performing required repairs through replacement of inoperative parts or re-wiring of circuits in accordance with applicable Electrical Industry Codes, and providing an estimate of repair(and/or replacement) costs beyond the capability to perform. Ensures that electrical distribution systems, including power supply lines up to 600 volts, are safe, meet the requirements for electrical power, and comply with applicable codes by maintaining, modifying, and repairing those systems; monitoring, installing or replacing, and adjusting transformers to desired rated capacities in conformance with applicable electrical code requirements; calculating branch circuit loads, interpreting electrical wiring diagrams and schematics, and determining methods and requirements for wiring circuits. Reduces the need to purchase new/replacement electric motors by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing single and three-phase electric motors, determining the interchangeability of parts on non-repairable motors, salvaging those parts as a replacement parts inventory, and replacing starter switches, electrical leads, fuses, insulators, gears, bushings and bearings, and other inoperative components from that inventory. Provides technical assistance in the purchase of new or replacement electrical and electro-mechanical equipment or systems by reviewing and preparing equipment specifications and advising the Maintenance Manager on equipment capability and compatibility, installation requirements and costs, and potential operations and maintenance expenses. Scope of the position requires working with electrical systems, wiring, and currents that have the potential for serious injury if proper safety measures are not used (110v - 480v). Exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners common to electrical work may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed. Other duties as assigned.

CURRENT SHIFT 1ST SHIFT - MON-FRI (7AM-4PM)

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