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Industrial Electrician (Lumberton)
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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.
$59,710 / year median in Mississippi
+0% projected growth
Job Description
- Perform all work in accordance with company safety policies, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Lockout/Tagout procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Maintain compliance with
NFPA 70, NFPA
70E, NEC, OSHA, and company electrical standards.- Promote a safe working environment and properly document completed work. Electrical Maintenance
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial electrical systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment to minimize production downtime.
- Diagnose failures in motors, MCCs, VFDs, instrumentation, sensors, and control circuits.
- Install, modify, commission, inspect, test, calibrate, and maintain electrical equipment.
- Read, interpret, and update electrical schematics and drawings.
- Utilize multimeters, meggers, oscilloscopes, process meters, loop calibrators, and clamp meters.
- Perform electrical calculations using Ohm's Law. Automation & Controls
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and machine automation systems.
- Diagnose PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, VFDs, servo systems, and safety circuits.
- Modify PLC/HMI programs as required.
- Assist with commissioning new equipment and continuous improvement projects. Equipment Support
- Respond promptly to electrical breakdowns.
- Perform machine calibrations.
- Collaborate with Maintenance Technicians and Millwrights.
- Operate forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other mobile equipment safely.
- Complete work orders accurately and on time. Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Formal electrical education, apprenticeship, NCCER, military training, or equivalent industrial experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work overtime and rotating shifts.
- Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in hot, cold, dusty, and noisy manufacturing environments.