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Electrical Mechanic - Day Shift
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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.
$61,312 / year median in Pennsylvania
-2% projected decline
Job Description
- Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and test electric wiring systems.
- Follow maintenance/inspection schedules and/or work orders; perform maintenance, diagnose system/equipment malfunctions and repair as needed.
- Troubleshoots Motor Controls, PLC's, HMI's, AC and DC motors and drives, encoders, temperature and pressure controllers, transducers, and other electrical equipment.
- Builds electrical control systems from drawings, schematics, blueprints or verbal instructions.
- Responsible for the daily compliance of all plant, corporate, OSHA, EPA, Safety, and housekeeping policies.
- Reads and understands electrical schematics and drawings.
- Apply knowledge of electrical theory, electrical controls and motor controls on complex electrical circuitry; be capable of using various test equipment to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
- Apply knowledge of
NEC, NFPA
70E and electrical theory for the development, evaluation and implementation of technical data such as testing, measurement and methods and practices; procedures, standards, and specifications; modifications; procurement specifications; equipment performance; and material requirements for new or recently introduced equipment and systems.- Maintains all data, reference material, and drawings/schematics for all electrical equipment.
- Evaluates and/or performs tests and troubleshoots equipment in order to repair and replace problem equipment.
- Possess solid technical writing and documentation skills.
- Skill in the use of hand tools and a wide variety of electrical test equipment including Digital Multi Meters, Clamp Meters, Megger, and Ohmmeter.
- Analyzes and interprets data from motor drives and other troubleshooting equipment.
- Works on PM's and repairs of the Hazleton facility as needed by performing a variety of maintenance, repair, and operational duties.
- Perform multi-craft duties requiring some knowledge and skills of allied trades.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant equipment as directed.
- Maintain and repair equipment such as, but not limited to, AC/DC motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, hoists, cranes, pumps, water systems and chillers.
- At the direction of the Maintenance Cell Lead, executes all assigned maintenance work. Work includes preventive maintenance, urgent maintenance, routine maintenance or other duties as assigned.
- Operates forklifts and other mobile equipment as needed safely and efficiently.
- Makes every effort to complete a job prior to end-of-shift but if special skills are required to complete the job must be willing to work to completion after shift change in accordance with company rules and policies.
- Able to access inventory, work order, and vender information in the MP2 system.
- Responsible for completing required reports and documentation including parts usage, entries into Maintenance log books, Work Requests and Work Orders.
- Must understand and comply with all company rules and policies and be willing to accept after hour's calls if needed