Position Summary:
The Electrician Apprentice is responsible for installation and repair of automated industrial control equipment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Installation and repair of automated industrial control equipment
- Install and maintain industrial control equipment and instrumentation such as loop controller, variable frequency drives, solid state reduced voltage starters, level controls, ethernet motor controls centers, belt scales, and control panels
- Thorough understanding of electrical systems
- Install and repair electric motors and equipment (120, 240 and 480V)
- Knowledge of basic hand tools and machine shop equipment, the proper use of all electrical test equipment used to perform electrical/electronic repairs of production equipment
- Complete preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled and document finished work
- May drive a pick-up truck or maintenance vehicle in the plant and/or to pick up parts from local vendors
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong machine electrical background
- I/O knowledge (hardwired/discrete, digital/ethernet, and analog) and the ability to read electrical schematics
- Computer skills - Windows environment, loading and setup of various software platforms desired
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems
- Ability to read prints including mechanical and electrical prints
- Possess excellent analytical skills, data interpretation
- Knowledge of safety practices such as MSHA, lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E and proper use of PPE
- Strong communication skills
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Associates degree preferred
- 1 Year experience as Electrician - Apprentice
- Four years combined schooling and industrial experience required
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Safety-sensitivity position
- Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, stoop, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects
- May require occasional periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry and dusty
- Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching
- Ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels
- Ability to work in cramped quarters
- Lift objects of various dimensions and weights
- Lift up to 50 pounds, carry up to 150 feet
- Ability to tolerate working at heights up to 150 feet
- Vision: normal depth perception, vision and ability to distinguish color
This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not make employment decisions based on a person's race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.