Electrician -Helper

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 equipmentInstall 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 panelsThorough understanding of electrical systemsInstall 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 equipmentComplete preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled and document finished workMay drive a pick-up truck or maintenance vehicle in the plant and/or to pick up parts from local vendorsOther duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong machine electrical backgroundI/O knowledge (hardwired/discrete, digital/ethernet, and analog) and the ability to read electrical schematicsComputer skills- Windows environment, loading and setup of various software platforms desiredAbility to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problemsAbility to read prints including mechanical and electrical printsPossess excellent analytical skills, data interpretationKnowledge of safety practices such as MSHA, lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E and proper use of PPEStrong communication skills

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent requiredAssociates degree preferred1 Year experience as Electrician- ApprenticeFour years combined schooling and industrial experience required

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Safety-sensitivity positionAbility to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, stoop, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, push and pull objectsMay require occasional periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry and dustyAbility to perform sustained overhead reachingAbility to work in areas with the potential for high noise levelsAbility to work in cramped quartersLift objects of various dimensions and weightsLift up to 50 pounds, carry up to 150 feetAbility to tolerate working at heights up to 150 feetVision: 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.