Facility Electrician

Facility Electrician

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric's innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential 'Linc' that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Euclid

Scope Electrically troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and maintain facility buildings, grounds, equipment, and systems. Primarily 1st shift schedule, could include 2nd, 3rd, split shifts, weekends, holidays, 12 hour shifts, on-call. Daily work activity is directed by the Group Leader and a Facility Electrician A. Reports directly to the department Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Performs all task under general supervision.
• Provides training and assistance to less experienced Electricians.
• Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and maintain electrical distribution systems including switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, electrical disconnects, batteries, and wiring.
• Perform high voltage switching activities.
• Repairs, installs, replaces and tests electrical circuits, equipment and appliances, using hand tools and testing instruments, to supply electrical power for lighting, equipment, and machine operations.
• Operates, monitors and maintains utilities including HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) setup, maintenance and balancing, and process equipment.
• Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs facilities electrical equipment and systems in accordance with SOPs (standard operating procedures), internal requirements, manufacturer's specifications and safety policies.
• Performs miscellaneous manual labor activities (e.g., sweeping and cleaning floors and work areas, picking up papers and refuse from grounds, assisting in the handling of heavy materials, making minor repairs, mowing lawns, and shoveling snow).
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain facility related infrastructure including electric motors, electric controls, fire alarms, and clock systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain facility lighting systems; install and repair lighting fixtures, controls, lamps, ballasts and covers.
• Perform inspections and routine maintenance to all types of cranes and hoists.
• Perform tasks as assigned during facility emergencies such as loss of utilities.
• Oversee facility maintenance contract and service work as assigned.
• Order and maintain spare parts.
• Assist with keeping neat and orderly records on work performed.
• Work with Engineering, Production Team Leads, Foreman, Group Leaders, and fellow tradesmen to accomplish the desired result.
• Adjust schedule and work hours to accomplish the desired result, ability to be on-call and must be able to rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays as required.
• Perform work assignments efficiently while being consistent with good safety practices.
• Assist in procedure/equipment upgrades as necessary.
• Report any maintenance and/or safety issues to supervisor.
• Review, understand, and follow all Company specifications and procedures, and regulatory rules and requirements that are associated with the performance of this job.
• Other duties as assigned by the department Foreman.
• May be asked to rotate between Mentor and Euclid based on job training requirements.

Quality Must understand the Company's Quality Policy and how it relates to this job. Must understand the relevance and importance of the quality activities and how they contribute to the achievement of the quality objectives.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Understand the Company's EHS Policy and how it relates to this job. Be aware of OSHA and EPA laws and regulations as well as the Company's Plant Rules and Regulations that pertain to this job. Work in a safe manner and observe all company EHS Procedures. Follow safe equipment operating procedures and only operate equipment when guards are in place and in good condition. Know that the company EHS Procedures, Company Specifications, Work Instructions, Plant Rules and Regulations, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) can be accessed by supervision and are located at Security, and are available upon request. Immediately notify the Foreman of any safety hazard, equipment not operating correctly, or if there are any questions regarding EHS procedures.

Personal Protective Equipment – Follow the personal protective equipment policy detailed in Plant Rules & Regulations EHS560 & EHS580.

Basic Requirements

• Must have successfully completed an Electrician Apprentice Program, an Associate degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology or have equivalent job experience.
• Must pass the skilled trade assessment test for this position.
• Must have basic knowledge of electrical troubleshooting.
• Some knowledge of combustion systems may be required.
• Must have a basic knowledge and experience in relay logic and industrial controls.
• Must have a basic level of knowledge and experience reading wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Excellent attendance required.
• Must possess good organizational and communication skills.
• Team oriented, self-motivated, safety and quality conscious; requiring minimal supervision.
• Capable of lifting up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis.
• May be required to operate basic shop equipment (hoist, forklift, scissor lift, etc.)
• Be mechanically inclined.
• Must be able to work in confined areas, climb ladders, and work at heights of 50 feet.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Must be able to distinguish colors used in color-coding wires and electronic components.
• Must be willing to continuously improve technical skills and knowledge.
• Must be able to understand and interpret the specifications and procedures related to this job.

Training As directed by the department Foreman in conjunction with experienced personnel. The department Foreman shall ensure that the employee receives the following training at the appropriate times per the Maintenance Department Training Matrix. The department Foreman shall determine when an individual has completed the training and is qualified to assume these responsibilities.

Selected candidate's Job Level and Pay Grade will be determined based upon qualifications and experiences. Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.