Industrial Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY: The Industrial Electrician is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment, electrical systems, machinery, controls, and facility infrastructure through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and installations. This position supports production by diagnosing and resolving electrical issues involving PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and low- and high-voltage systems while maintaining compliance with all applicable safety standards and electrical codes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment, manufacturing machinery, and facility electrical systems.

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems, production equipment, and machinery to minimize downtime and maximize reliability.

• Conduct regular inspections of electrical systems, components, transformers, circuit breakers, motors, and wiring to identify hazards, wear, or potential failures.

• Install, maintain, and repair machinery, electrical equipment, wiring, conduit, lighting, control panels, and electrical infrastructure.

• Diagnose, install, troubleshoot, and maintain Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motor controls, and related automation equipment.

• Troubleshoot and maintain both low-voltage and high-voltage electrical systems in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Work with PLCs, automated systems, and power distribution equipment to support production operations.

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, electrical drawings, and technical manuals.

• Assist in the design, support, assembly, and construction of electrical components for prototype and production equipment.

• Adhere to all company safety standards, OSHA regulations, NFPA guidelines, and applicable electrical codes.

•Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (Limbal) to document work performed, materials used, and repairs made.

•Assist in design, support, assembly, and building electrical components for prototype and production equipment including starter panels, joystick boxes, junction boxes, timer boxes, and others.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

•Maintains a clean, safe working environment.

•Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•High school diploma or equivalent.

•Five+ years related experience or equivalent.

• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, preventive maintenance, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, electrical troubleshooting, and manufacturing equipment repair.

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing, industrial, or production equipment required.

• Experience working with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motor controls, and automated equipment preferred.

• Experience working with low-voltage and high-voltage electrical systems required.

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.

• OSHA-30 and/or NFPA 70E Certificate of Completion preferred.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.

COMPETENCIES:

• Problem Solving --Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Technical Skills --Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

• Customer Service --Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

• Interpersonal Skills --Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Teamwork --Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Quality --Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Safety and Security --Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Adaptability --Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.

• Attendance/Punctuality --Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Dependability -Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

•Continually required to stand.

•Continually required to walk.

•Occasionally required to sit.

•Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.

•Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.

•Continually required to talk or hear.

•Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard

•Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items less than 50 pounds.

•Continually exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather).

•Frequently work near moving mechanical parts.

•Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.

•Occasionally exposure to outside weather conditions.

•Occasionally exposure to extreme heat or cold (non-weather).

•Frequently/ loud noise (examples: metal can manufacturing, large earth-moving equipment).

Established in 1985, NPK has grown into the premier name among construction equipment manufacturers. With decades of expertise, we deliver high-quality products and exceptional service to customers across North and South America.

The backbone of NPK is our talented team of over 120 dedicated employees. Their expertise and commitment ensure that every product reflects the high standards that make us a leader in our industry.

Company Description

Established in 1985, NPK has grown into the premier name among construction equipment manufacturers. With decades of expertise, we deliver high-quality products and exceptional service to customers across North and South America. \r\rThe backbone of NPK is our talented team of over 120 dedicated employees. Their expertise and commitment ensure that every product reflects the high standards that make us a leader in our industry.