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Electrical Technician- Corrigan Plywood
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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.
$59,203 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- At least three (3) years of Electrical experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or military environment
- Experience reading electrical and maintenance schematics/blueprints
- Experience diagnosing mechanical and electronic systems using scanning and diagnostic tools, multi-meters, and computers
- Experience troubleshooting electrical controls, PLC's, A/C and D/C motors, motor controllers and drives
- Knowledge and experience of single and 3 phase troubleshooting up to 480-volt Electrical systems
- Experience running rigid conduit What Will Put You Ahead
- Technical degree or higher in electro-mechanical curriculum
- Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Experience troubleshooting issues with bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes and conveyors What You Will Do
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical control systems, electronic circuits, motor controls, relay logic, AC/DC drives and low voltage switchgear
- Install and make changes to industrial electrical equipment
- Work with mechanical and electrical machinery, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, performing electrical preventative maintenance tasks (PM's)
- Repairing and maintaining plant machinery in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturer specifications
- Effectively communicating work performed and equipment statuses both written and verbally
- Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participating in the safety program
- Wearing the necessary Personal Protection equipment (PPE) i.e.: hard hats, safety glasses, face shield, chemical suit, respirator, ear plugs, hearing protection, steel-toe boots or safety shoes and other PPE required by specific jobs.
- Must be willing and able to work any shift, on-call, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.