Electrician/ Electrical Instrument Technician

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Job Summary The Electrical Instrument Technician maintains, constructs and repairs electrical distribution, lighting, computer and PLC systems within the plant, as well as assembles, installs, tests and maintains electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures. They will also diagnose malfunctioning systems using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. This position is for night shift Wednesday thru Saturday. 4pm-4am At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from. Compensation $39.38 to $40.30 + shift differential Responsibilities Calibrates, designs, reconfigures, assembles, installs, inspects and maintains electrical systems and equipment, such as motors, generators, commutators, speed reducers, switchboards, circuit boards, lighting circuits, SCR, electronic control devices, computers and circuits, etc.; uses blueprints and related resources to complete tasks and checks/verifies work to ensure proper operation Uses necessary instruments and tools such as voltmeters, ammeters, V.T.V.M’s, bridges, computers, laptops and any other industrial electrical/electronic analyzing equipment and tools needed in carrying out responsibilities Sets up and uses rigging to handle tools and equipment, such as manlifts and cranes; climbs poles or uses mobile equipment to run, repair, modify, remove, clean, etc., power lines and all associated equipment Designs, prepares, modifies and maintains logs, reports, charts, schematics, prints and any other paperwork incidental to duties Maintains equipment, work areas, measuring instruments and tools Performs minor mechanical work such as removing covers, lids or obstructions prior to electrical repair work; performs cutting and welding; paints electrical/electronic panel, switchgear, motor windings, insulating equipment, control station, etc. Changes motors and performs alignments Maintains process analyzers Performs other duties as assigned by manager Education High school diploma/GED Requirements/Qualifications Physical requirements: sit, stand, stoop, bend for extended periods of time (up to 8 hrs.), climb, and lift up to 70 lbs. Walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground) Ability to work in surroundings that include dust, vibration, heights and confined spaces Must work in all weather conditions: heat, cold, wet, dry and/or dusty conditions and near hot kiln process Exposure to cement, clay, limestone and various chemicals. See MSDS for more details Able to work rotating and flexible hours Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Good verbal and written communication skills Experience with or knowledge of all types of equipment used in the manufacturing of cement preferred Conditions of Employment Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr