Electrician Position Available In Gaston, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: Electricians at U.S. Cotton troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues, focusing on PLC programming and equipment designs. Responsibilities include standardizing manufacturing equipment controls and collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates have 2-5 years of experience as an electrical technician, with a preference for manufacturing experience. A two-year Electrical Technician degree is preferred, along with skills in PLC programming, AutoCAD, and safety compliance. This position reports to the Production Supervisor and involves coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
Job Description
Provide support to maintenance and operations by troubleshooting problems and implementing timely solutions to daily issues. Work on all facets of electrical design work, including PLC programming, production equipment, and machine designs. Responsible for the manufacturing equipment electrical systems and standardizing their controls.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs electrical projects at U.S. Cotton.
Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing systems and products.
Installation and debugging of capital and manufacturing equipment.
Responsible for following quality systems procedures, as required.
Research and debugs new methods and procedures to ensure system efficiencies.
Prepares design concept drawings and cost estimates for all projects.
Reviews and recommends changes to electrical drawings and process documentation.
Interfaces with other manufacturing facilities to address and resolve production issues.
Interfaces with vendors and outside sales personnel to evaluate, cost estimate, and select purchase parts.
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE
Prior experience 2 to 5 years is strongly preferred as an electrical technician
Previous manufacturing experience strongly preferred
EDUCATION
Two-year Electrical Technician degree or equivalent with a concentration in a field related to Manufacturing preferred but not required.
SKILLS PLC
programming experience — Allen-Bradley, Control Logic, SLC
Industrial Controls experience
AutoCAD or equivalent CAD program
Microsoft Project
Knowledge of SPC methodology
Safety Controls
Wiring and electrical mechanics experience.
Knowledge and experience reading and using electrical instruments.
Familiarity with OSHA requirements and safety compliance.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE
Must have a high level of ability to furnish technical guidance to all levels of the manufacturing process including, Engineering and Management. Must have the ability to plan and coordinate projects and outside activities related to projects and repair.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
See Job Analysis Document
POSITION IN ORGANIZATION
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Directly Supervises:
None
Indirectly Supervises:
None
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
Plant Management, Maintenance, Engineering, Parts Department
External:
Work with vendors, contractors, and consultants as required. May guide and coordinate the procurement of prototype tooling and other support material and equipment.
