Electrician I

JOB DUTIES

• Continually: Construct, install, and test electrical and electronic equipment in accordance with electrical codes.
• Continually: Dismantle, adjust, regulate and repair electrical and electronic equipment.
• Continually: Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, layout conduit run and wiring circuits.
• Frequently: Inspect electrical, electronic, and related mechanical equipment to determine condition and make repairs when needed.
• Frequently: Operate grinders and portable power tools; use hand tools and may operate machine tools.
• Frequently: Lubricate electrical equipment and paint such equipment as required.
• Continually: Specifically maintain electrical and electronic equipment assigned.
• Frequently: Make control and panel board hook-ups.
• Frequently: Dismantle, clean, repair and reassemble motors.
• Frequently: Assist other members of department as required.
• Occasionally: Operate all equipment when needed for maintenance purposes during shift hours.
• Continually: Complete required reports.
• Occasionally: Forecast future electrical and/or electronic problems and deter them through preventive maintenance program.
• Occasionally: Work with outside service engineers as required.
• Continually: Report all equipment deficiencies or malfunctions for maintenance or repair to proper supervision.
• Occasionally: Help load and unload transportation vehicles delivering or picking up parts or material pertinent to maintaining plant equipment or property
• Frequently: Obtain parts, tools and materials from Storeroom and other sources of supply.
• Continually: Perform related duties as directed by supervision.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Punctuality and consistent attendance required.
• Perform work in safe manner, observing all safety rules and regulations pertaining to the job or work area.
• Must be able to think quickly and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Must be able to inspect, test, dismantle, troubleshoot, and make electrical repairs to all types of electrical and electronic equipment including using computers to diagnose problems and make repairs.
• Must have the ability to interpret drawings and sketches.
• Ability to drive company truck (possible manual transmission); drivers license not required.
• Must have the ability to drive the forklift and cranes as needed to do a particular
• No employee shall pose a direct threat to self or others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting: Rarely: sits a maximum of 2 hours per day, in break room or at desk working on computer.
• Standing/Walking: Continually - while performing normal maintenance of equipment and traveling to and from site of repair. Walks approximately 4-5 miles per day. Walking surfaces include gravel, cement, water, mud and uneven ground, asphalt, between piles of scrap pieces. May also stand on hot surfaces of furnace or steel.
• Crouching (bend at knees): Frequently – while performing normal maintenance on equipment and plant machinery. May work at knee, waist or floor levels.
• Stooping: (bend at waist): Frequently – while performing normal maintenance of equipment and plant machinery. Works / stoops at all levels including waist, knee and floor levels. May lean over motor to observe or work on a repair.
• Reaching: Frequently – reaches at shoulder or waist height level. Generally electrical panels are accessible, so positioning on ladder can eliminate overhead reach. Occasional overhead reach is required.
• Twisting/Turning: occasionally – generally has option to twist body or move feet to change position.
• Climbing: frequently – climbing to areas required. Climbs grated steel stair ramps and ladders. Occasionally works from vertical ladders.
• Crawling: Occasionally – may need to crawl to reach lower work area.
• Kneeling: Occasionally – to inspect, and/or work on a particular area.
• Leg/Foot: Occasionally – only for walking and vehicle inspection.
• Handling: frequently – use hand tools, test equipment, electrical wires, electronic drives and controls. May handle spools of wire of 20-30 pounds.
• Fingering/Feeling /Grasping: continually - to use hand tools and equipment for electrical inspection and repair. Fine motor and sensation in hands is required.
• Vehicle Use: Frequently – to operate vehicles, forklifts and cranes; to either get to work station or to work on equipment.
• Pushing/Pulling: occasionally – pushes and pulls electrical cabinet covers. May maneuver weights up to 35 pounds to remove or replace covers.
• Lifting/Carrying: frequently – carries tools, average weight under 20 pounds. May lift up to 50 pounds independently. Lifting over 50 pounds is done ONLY with assistance.
• Balance: Frequently – to climb ladders, and to work above ground level on various equipment and machinery.

USES OF SENSES

• Talking in person/by phone: Continually - must be able to communicate over radio for status of job and instructions.
• Hearing: Continually – to listen for whistles. change in frequency of motors.
• Vision: Continually – must be able to see equipment working on. Color vision required.
• Smell: Continually - to detect fire, gas leaks, electrical over temperature, burning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED certification.
• Maintain a Journeyman card in compliance with state and local laws.
• Must be able to communicate using have both written and verbal communication skills, read and speak English.
• Ability to wear a respirator.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Radius Recycling participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.

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