Industrial Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Functions

• Responsible for daily electrical work and personal safety.
• Maintain machinery and equipment in good repair to allow for effective mill flow.

Primary Duties

• To answer radio calls as promptly as possible to make repairs to maintain mill flow with all regards to safety. In situations requiring assistance, contact Supervisor, or another electrical/maintenance crew member.
• The time periods between radio calls shall be spent working on project list.
• Additional spare time is to be utilized performing tasks associated with the preventative maintenance program. Problem areas need to be noted and forwarded for further examination and repair.
• Periodically, work orders may be issued for minor repairs throughout the mill.
• In situations of a major breakdown where the mill is unable to function, this individual will be expected to assist in the necessary repairs.
• The production supervisor may also issue requests relating to correcting safety deficiencies if they can be completed with the manpower and resources available on shift.

Physical Activities

• Use of hand tools and equipment (grinders, etc) as required weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Continuous walking, stairs and standing throughout shift.
• Routinely carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Complete tasks in awkward or confined spaces at times (inside conveyors, from heights/ladder etc.)
• Reaching, bending, twisting & kneeling to carry out tasks when necessary.
• Occasionally required to carry out tasks on uneven surfaces.
• Use of both hands and arms to carry out tasks.

Environmental Conditions

• Work indoors, exposed to typical outdoor environmental temperatures, dust, vibration and noise within acceptable WCB Levels.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, maintenance personnel and co-workers.
• Visual acuity.
• Able to read and follow safe work procedures.
• Clear understanding of Metric and Imperial measure.
• Adapt to changing priorities.
• Quick decision-making abilities.
• Hand-eye coordination.
• Manual dexterity.
• Record electronically or make notes regarding repairs completed, repairs needing to be done or parts required to complete tasks.

Requirements:

• Heavy industrial electrical experience required.
• Preferably a master electrician license, or previously held a master electrician license
• Must have PLC experience