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Maintenance Electrician
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An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.
$61,968 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Granite City, Illinois, United States Job Description Description Job Title:
Maintenance Technician -Electrical Summary:
Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in major producing unit or assigned area(s) by performing the following duties. Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but not intended to be an all inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.- Performs electrical functions necessary to maintain all operating and service equipment using standard and specialized tools and equipment.
- Performs mechanical and electrical repairs and preventative maintenance as required in connection with their scope of work.
- Operates mobile/powered, and/or heavy equipment to load/unload, remove and/or transport materials.
- Operates equipment in conformance with established standard operating procedures, with respect to safety, quality and environmental requirements.
- Assists operating functions as necessary to keep equipment safely running.
- May work alone, with minimum supervision, and works with other Maintenance Technicians.
- Coordinates and works in conjunction with Operators and Technicians in the performance of maintenance tasks.
- Receives and follows instructions on scheduled or emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be performed. Inspects equipment for loose, worn or defective parts; misalignment and improper lubrication. Makes repairs and adjustments for proper operation and maintenance of operating units, overhead cranes, conveyors, building and mobile equipment.
- Locates and diagnoses trouble and determines material and replacement parts/tools needs and most expedient method of making repairs. Notifies supervision of mechanical/electrical issues, impending delays to units and assistance or material needs for repairs. Notifies responsible parties for safety, environmental and production requirements.
- Repairs, replaces, installs, dismantles, assembles, adjusts, maintains and lubricates mechanical/electrical equipment.
- Directs and/or works with others on operating units, cranes, conveyors, and mobile equipment. Repairs pneumatic and hydraulic valves. Assists on air conditioning and computer repairs as necessary.
- Understands and applies practical knowledge of A.C. and D.C. electrical principles, high voltage, ladder logic, PLC and basic industrial electronics. Interprets and analyzes electrical blueprints, schematic and wiring diagrams. Lines up power distribution system to meet operating conditions and records meter readings.
- Uses power tools, hand tools, test equipment, conduit bending, instrumentation testing and related equipment in making repairs and installations.
- Performs burning and welding operations as required commensurate with certification/training. Composes required maintenance reports. Answers service calls.
- Loads, unloads and stores/inventories spare parts and materials. Informs other crew members of any unusual conditions and pending work.
- Responsible for initiating and maintaining housekeeping to meet or exceed established standards in job areas and in common areas of plant.
- Responsible for functioning as a team member to meet or exceed coking production schedules.