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2nd Shift Electrician
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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.
$60,845 / year median in Ohio
+3% projected growth
Job Description
- Installs, maintain, and enhance electrical systems and components, including fuses, lights, and wiring
- Inspect, test, and diagnose issues with electrical systems and components
- Perform all work in a manner that meets and follows electrical codes, blueprints, and standards
- Test electrical systems and components to ensure proper functioning
- Complete required documentation of repairs and service information
- Ensure adequate inventory of necessary supplies and parts
- Calibrate equipment to provided specifications
- Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and components
- Troubleshoot problems and make timely repairs
- Troubleshoot problem solve PLC/Ladder Logic
- Ability to program PLC
- Troubleshoots solid state electronics and instrumentation including programmable controllers
- Runs and debugs computer interconnecting wires Competencies
- Journeyman Card Preferred
- Experience Programming, Troubleshooting and Modifying PLC/Ladder Logic
- Comfortable reading and understanding electrical blueprints, schematics and diagrams
- Working knowledge of electrical theory, and the associated principles, materials, and equipment Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.