Electrician

The Maintenance Electrician will be responsible for the service and maintenance of Farouk Systems, Inc. manufacturing equipment, warehouse and production area, and other administration buildings.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical and electronic wiring, equipment, appliances apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of breakdown and correct the problem.
• Schedules repairs, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Maintain records of repairs performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment.
• Must be a licensed electrician.
• Knowledge of packaging, mixing and blending equipment.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to understand and carry out routine written and oral instructions.
• Ability to interact with others in a professional and efficient manner.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work standing and walking for the majority of the assigned work period.
• Ability to bend, sit, squat, stand, crawl, walk and reach above shoulder.
• Ability to exert 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10-20 pounds of force constantly.