Industrial Electrician - 3rd shift at The Ames Companies, Inc. in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

PURPOSE:  To inspect, repair and wire all electrical apparatus, control panels, devices and circuits of any voltage in the plant or assigned area.                                                                                                                          

EQUIPMENT:   Electrical testing instruments, soldering equipment, pipe benders, power.  The use of outstanding judgment on highly involved and complex jobs hand tools, misc. hand tools, etc.

MATERIALS:     All types and sizes of AC and DC motors, transformers, circuit breakers, rectifiers, electronic controls, control panels, starters, switches, lighting equipment, power distribution and control circuits, conduit and fittings, wire and cable, hardware, insulation, solder, repair and replacement parts, etc.                                                                                                                 

WORKING PROCEDURE:                                                                                                                       

1.  Follows oral instructions or wiring diagrams, specification and instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation, and inspection work to be done.


2.  Analyzes all types of drawings and wiring diagrams to locate and install circuits and equipment to determine material or replacement needs and to select a logical approach to “trouble shooting" and repair problems                                                                                                       


3.  Plans details of working procedure to effect most logical approach to the job.


4.  Considers all safety precautions and proper isolation of circuits to cause a minimum of interference to operation.                                                                                                  


5.  Determines necessary tools and materials.                                                                  


6.  Plans and performs work requiring a thorough working knowledge of electrical principals and wiring specifications codes.                                                                                                              


7.  Locates source of trouble of any type of electrical equipment by tracing and testing circuits and inspecting for faulty operation.                                                                                              


8.  Dismantles, inspects, repairs and adjusts or replaces faulty parts and wiring on motors, power distribution and control panels, circuit breakers, rectifiers, electronic devices, etc.


9.  Reassembles, tests and adjusts equipment for safe and proper operation.  Replaces coils, resistors, rheostats, relays, etc.                                                                                                            


10.  Adjusts contactors, relays, buss rigging, etc.  Reconnects terminal leads, panel boards and distribution feeders.                                                                                                                                      


11.  Installs conduit, fittings, switches, controls, fixtures and wires and connects all types of electrical equipment as required for new installations or replacement of facilities.  Makes all required splices and connector joints.                                                                                                     


12.  Updates electrical prints as required.                                                                                             


13.  May occasionally perform MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN B work as required. 


14.  Cleans equipment and work area.    

The above reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

                                                                                                                       

Competencies

·   Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions

·   Building Collaborative Relationships - Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with customers inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support

·   Communication & Presentation Skills - Ability to communicate, both orally and written, and present information effectively

·   Customer-focused - Ability and desire to demonstrate concern for satisfying internal and/or external customers

·   Flexibility – May be asked to flex schedules to support co-workers and cover business needs.

·   Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality while cutting costs; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

·   Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works efficiently.

·   Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; wears all required personal protective equipment (PPE).

·   Dependability and Attendance – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to work hours, arriving on time, each day; Completes tasks on time.

 

Environmental/Physical Requirements

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand on concrete floor with/without floor mats; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms (which may include above and/or below shoulders).  The employee is regularly required to use left and/or right hand for simple grasping, fine work, pushing/pulling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus as well as ability to distinguish changes in shade of color.

·   While performing the duties of this job, the associate may need the ability to lift and carry up to 20 to 30 lbs.  On a rare occasion, may be required to lift up to 50 lbs assisted.

·   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accomomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 ·   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Company Statement

Ames offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement, paid holidays & vacation, and more. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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