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Master Electrician (Licensed)
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What they do
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.
$64,544 / year median in Maryland
-2% projected decline
Job Description
- Layout, dismantle, install, maintain, repair, and test electrical devices, fixtures, control equipment, meters, instruments, and wiring throughout the facility.
- Make new installations of electrical/electronic equipment throughout the plant.
- Read, interpret, develop, and update blueprints, charts, and sketches.
- Adjust, calibrate, troubleshoot, analyze, and repair electrical/electronic equipment as required, including voltage equipment requiring precision.
- Qualified Applicants must have a good working knowledge of the following: DC drives, VFDs, PLCs, Single and three-phase motors, process controllers, switchgear, and relay logic troubleshooting.
- Pneumatic over electric tank level controls are a plus. Knowledge of electronics, instrumentation, and thermal scanning techniques is a plus.
- Operate assigned mobile equipment during repairs and to transport and install material and equipment.
- Keep equipment and working area in safe, clean, and orderly condition.
- Prior work experience in a manufacturing facility is a plus.
- Be able to read written instructions and follow verbal instructions.
- Write legibly.
- The physical requirements are: o Standing 1-3 hours o Stooping and bending o Reaching above your head o Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. o Ability to climb a ladder
- Alertness to recognize mechanical issues that may arise with the equipment.
- Must also be able to use power tools, hand tools, service gauges, shop machines, personal computers, lifting devices, and forklifts.
- Unionized facility
- High School diploma / GED - required
- Maryland Master Electricians License -