Industrial Electrician

Industrial Electrician

Position type: Full-Time, Hourly

Pay Range: $38.20 per hour, 2nd shift position (12:00 PM 8:30 PM)

Overtime: available

Location: Niagara Falls, NY

Ask Yourself This

Do you enjoy working with your hands in a team-centric environment? Do you fix everything yourself? Are you driven to solve unique problems on process-integral equipment quickly and safely? Are you cool under pressure and excited by work that's different every day? Then join us in Niagara Falls, NY!

What You'll Do

As an Electrician at Washington Mills you will be responsible for installing and maintaining the electrical wiring, fixtures, and systems within the plant. The Electrician will work closely with the Maintenance Manager to communicate job details related to cost and safety. This person should be willing to work effectively with other department heads to address any electrical issues.

Responsibilities include:

• Uses meters and other tools of the electrical trade to diagnose and repair electrical issues relating to electrical motors, control panels, fuses/breakers/disconnects and PLC's
• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnose potential electrical issues to minimize downtime.
• Understands and is able to interpret electrical drawings, such as electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams
• Works with the Electrical Engineer and mechanical trades to diagnose, repair and upgrade electrical equipment in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E standards
• Understands Industrial electrical controls, PLC's, and motor drives
• Maintains electrical motors, drives, controls, PLC's, encoders, switches, fuses/breakers, lighting, and wiring
• Understand AC and DC powered systems from 24VDC to 480VAC
• Crane repair experience is helpful but not a requirement
• Prepares systems for cold and warm weather operation
• Must be able to work from ladders, operate and work from scissor lifts and man lifts, lift and position up to 50 lbs when required, stand for long periods of time when required

What You'll Need

To be successful in this position, you must:

• Have a "Safety First" mindset. Maintain compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety standards
• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Be able to work in a physical environment
• Industrial electrical training and experience
• Work well in a team environment
• Have good communication, writing, and reading skills

Who We Are

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world's most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

Compensation

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Position will be hourly at current union contractual rate
• World-class medical insurance
• Benefits currently include: Dental, 401(k), company paid life/AD&D insurance, flex spending, short-term disability, paid holidays, and vacation time
• Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement
• Safety Incentives

Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careers and tell us why you're the candidate we're looking for.