Shop Electrician

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Join Morrow's Team as a Shop Electrician in Salem, OR

Are you a skilled electrician with expertise in industrial electrical and control systems? Morrow Equipment is currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Shop Electrician in Salem, OR. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in PLCs and Variable Frequency Drives, along with a keen understanding of European electrical schematics. Tower crane and personnel hoist electrical systems experience is a must, and a can-do attitude is highly valued.

If you are a proactive and skilled electrician who thrives in a dynamic work environment, we invite you to apply. Morrow Equipment is committed to fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented workplace. Join us and be part of a team that values your expertise and encourages continuous learning and development.

GENERAL JOB DUTIES:

Service and repair of electrical equipment and accessories for Morrow Equipment Company. Provides technical guidance to coworkers and customers related to electrical applications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, customers and vendors in a professional business environment, demonstrating a commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with all personnel to ensure tasks are completed timely.
• Required to have excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as necessary in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional and respectful manner.
• Demonstrates a "can-do" attitude by being self-driven, personable, and dependable.
• Respectful and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication style to express ideas, thoughts, and feelings to everyone while performing for/or representing the Company.
• Strong focus towards serving internal and external customers with courtesy, tact, calmness, timeliness, sincerity, and empathy.
• Successful problem-solving skills, including the identification, resolution, prevention of problems, and being a good listener.
• Effective speaking and writing skill and ability, including face-to-face, by phone, email, reports, and other required documentation.
• Detail-oriented with an ability to plan and prioritize work activities with a focus on quality and timeliness.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to multi-task and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Computer proficiency, including ability to use e-mail, Microsoft Word and Excel, PDFs, internet browsers, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including parts and equipment specifications, catalogs, manuals, etc.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical hoist and crane systems.
• Ability to service motor controls and diagnose electrical problems.
• Ability to assemble parts as needed for repair of equipment.
• Ability to learn and operate shop machinery and small electrical power tools.
• Proper handling of equipment for transportation and storage.
• Ensure the maintenance and preventative maintenance is performed on all tools and shop equipment.
• Ensure all lifting equipment is in safe operating condition prior to use.
• Following of all Company safety rules, policies, and procedures at all times, including proper usage of Company-supplied PPE as required, including hard hats, safety glasses, body harnesses, arc flash, etc.
• Ability to represent the Company in a professional manner, which includes wearing of Company supplied MEC Branded shirts or FR uniforms, and proper maintenance of Company vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Complying with safety regulations, standards and Company policies.
• Notifies the District Service Manager or, if unavailable, the Corporate Safety Director, Corporate Service Manager or Vice President of Operations of unsafe conditions and/or practices.
• Responsible for timely completion and submission of required paper work and reports to the Corporate office.
• Safeguard tools and equipment belonging to the Company.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights as required.
• Ability and willingness to work extra hours, including overtime and on-call availability, according to business needs.
• Performance of other duties as assigned by District Service Manager or Shop/Yard Foremen.

Requirements

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years previous experience in industrial electrical and control systems.
• Proficiency in PLCs and Variable Frequency Drives.
• Understanding of European electrical schematics preferred.
• Essential knowledge of tower cranes and personnel hoist electrical systems.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical documents, including parts and equipment specifications, catalogs, manuals, etc.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics.
• Ability to service motor controls and diagnose electrical problems.

TECHNICAL SKILLS/LICENSES:

• May be required to maintain a current CPR and First Aid certification.
• May be required to maintain valid state driver's license and be insurable by the company's carrier.
• May be required to maintain a current electrical license as required by State laws.
• May be required to complete rigger/signaling training and/or may be required to complete rigging/signal person certification.
• May be required to have a forklift operator's license.
• May be required to maintain a Crane Operator Qualification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Average hours per week: Normal work schedule.

Shift: As needed

Tools or equipment used for this position and frequency of use: Various

• Percentage of time during normal workday the employee is required to:

Sit - 5% Stand - 75% Walk - 70% Lift - 20%

Squat - 5% Bend - 20% Twist - 15% Crawl - 0%

Kneel - 20% Drive - 15% Climb - 10% Reach over Shoulders-5%

**All of these are required in various percentages that differ according to the project assigned.

• Weight required to be lifted each normal workday: (Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Continuously 67-100%)

Occasional Frequently Continuously

0-10 lbs. X

10-20 lbs. X

20-35 lbs. X

35-50 lbs. X

Employees should not lift loads in excess of 50 lbs. without first seeking assistance or making use of mechanical aids.

• Repetitive use of hands:

Weight Frequency

Simple Grasping Normal 0-15 lbs. Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling Normal 0-15 lbs. Occasionally

• Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine controls: Not Required.
• Sensory Requirements (speech, vision, smell, touch, hearing): All are required.
• Environmental factors of each normal workday:
• Time spent: Inside - 0-2, Outside - 6-8 hours
• Temperature: Various
• Humidity: Various
• Atmosphere: Fumes, Odors, Dust, Gas
• Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Heights
• Protective clothing/equipment that may be required include MEC issued uniform, work shoes or boots with slip and puncture resistant soles, hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, rubber electrical gloves, lanyard, harness and fall protection.

BENEFITS


Your needs, and those of your family, are unique to you. That's why Morrow Equipment Company provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that you can customize to fit your personal situation. Our program offers you and your family important healthcare coverage and financial security. Some of the benefits we offer are paid for in full by Morrow. For others, it is a shared contribution between you and the Company. Other benefits are also available to you at reasonable group rates. Your benefits are an important part of your total compensation at Morrow.

HEALTH CARE COVERAGE - We offer a platinum level comprehensive benefits package for eligible U.S. employees and dependents.
• Medical Plans - Choice of PPO Medical Plan and HSA Medical Plan (Wellness and Standard)

• Dental PPO Plan

• Prescription Drugs - Retail Pharmacy, Mail Order and Specialty Pharmacy



FINANCE & SAVINGS - We offer a 401(K) plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, life and disability coverage and more.
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care FSA, Limited Purpose Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA

• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage

• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance Coverage

• Short-Term Disability - 50/50 Employee/Employer Split



WORK/LIFE BALANCE - We offer generous paid holidays, vacation and PTO to help employees balance life at work and at home.
• Paid Holidays and Employee's Birthday

• Paid Vacation

• Paid PTO (Personal Time Off and Sick Leave)

• Free Confidential Counseling through the Employee Assistance Program

These examples are not meant to be all-inclusive and management reserves the right to modify tasks within this job description to meet the needs of the Company.

Employees are expected to maintain a clean, safe and orderly workspace, assist co-workers whenever possible and work overtime when necessary. All Morrow employees are required to constantly work in a safe manner and comply with all Morrow safety policies.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.