Master Electrician

Job Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm
Potential Availability for Additional Hours of Overtime
Starting Pay: $37.00 - $43.00

We prioritize our employees' growth, collaboration, and well-being. Our culture is rooted in our Values and Guiding Principles - Champion Positive Change, Act with Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Emphasize Community, and Work Together. We are a recent recipient of the Plastics News Excellence in Employee Relations Award, which recognized us for our commitment to fostering a supportive workplace environment and nurturing a strong company culture. We were specifically honored for our continuing education initiatives, recognition programs, engaging employee events and opportunities for career advancement. Company has also been named a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in 2024.

OUTSTANDING COMPANY CULTURE
Company credits their success to putting people first- both its members and its customers. Celebrating its 52nd anniversary, the company creates an environment focused on collaboration, innovation and hard work, where members are excited to learn and grow. Through various events, educational resources, committees, clubs and programs, members find more than just a job, but a community that prioritizes each members' financial, mental, physical and emotional needs. We are proud to continuously invest in their member sand provide them with opportunities to pursue their passions at work, at home and in their communities.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Master Electrician supports the operations with installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment and parts. Primary focus on new construction and installation of manufacturing equipment. This position requires extensive knowledge of electrical components as well as electrical safety codes and regulations.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Ability to understand and comply with Safety procedures and practices and NFPA 70e and NEC codes.
Designing and executing plans for electrical wiring, services to new and existing equipment and support of projects in the facility.
Responsible for complex troubleshooting of industrial electrical and electronic systems including CNCs, Robotics, vision systems, labelers, palletizers, leak detector systems, temperature controllers, servo motors, HMI's, and PLCs in a fast-paced manufacturing facility to determine mechanical or electrical failure.
Qualified and competent in working on electrical systems up to 480v.
Interpret prints of machine assemblies and wiring diagrams (European drawings).
Utilize Microsoft Office and computerized Maintenance Management System.
Installs, examines, replaces, or repairs electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and/or other electrical components.
Tests electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
Maintains, repairs, installs, and tests switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators, and reactors.
Maintains, repairs, tests, and installs electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs industrial, electrical, and electronic control systems and other related devices.
May install, maintain, and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices as required.
Assist with mechanical and electrical improvement to plant and equipment.
Implement and conduct preventive maintenance programs and keeps accurate maintenance records.
Assist and train production employees in proper operation and maintenance of machinery based upon electrical knowledge and abilities.
Respond to emergency breakdowns onsite as needed.
Compliance to GMP, Food Safety, and Food Quality regulations as required by the company, customers, and/or government agencies.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):

High school diploma or GED.
Licensed Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Formal NFPA 70E training
Minimum of 1-2 years of related experience
Knowledge of electrical systems, hand tools, and industrial equipment.
Awareness of national, state, and local electrical codes and regulations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Highly motivated self-starter with a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and problem solve malfunctions.
Ability to work as a team member or alone to complete projects.
Availability and willingness to work shift, on call, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and other technical documents.
Willing to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lift heavy objects, climbing ladders, crawling, etc.
Blow molding machine knowledge is a plus.
Limited travel may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time and lift/carry up to 30 to 50 pounds.
Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms for regular tasks.
Must be able to climb steps, have a good hand-eye coordination, and bend/squat.
Must be able to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment.
Must be able to operate effectively in temperatures ranging from 60 to 110 F.
Must be capable of visually detecting defects, depth, colors, variances, and see objects.