Industrial Electrician - Swing Shift (Training on Day Shift)

SmartLam NA Columbia Falls LLC

Columbia Falls, MT

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SKILLS

Accounts Payable, Adobe Flash, Analysis Skills, Conveyor Systems, DC Motor, Depth Perception, Documentation, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Ethernet, Fire Alarm, Hand Tools, Health Maintenance, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Hydraulic Engineering, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Illustrating Ability, Instrumentation, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Machining Operations, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing Operations, Mathematics, Microsoft Word, Motion Control, National Electrical Code, Organizational Skills, Oscilloscope, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Support, Production Systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Record Keeping, Regulations, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Security Equipment, Servomechanism, Spreadsheets, Testing, Time Management, Variable Speed Drive (VSD)

LOCATION

Columbia Falls, MT

POSTED

30+ days ago

The Industrial Electrician plays a critical role in keeping our manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial electrical systems and equipment in a fast-paced production environment.This role is ideal for an electrician who enjoys troubleshooting complex industrial systems and taking ownership of equipment reliability.New hires will complete an initial training period on day shift to become familiar with our facility, safety practices, and industrial equipment before transitioning to the assigned swing shift schedule.You will work hands on with conduit, wiring, control components, and lighting systems, diagnose electrical issues up to and including 600 volts, and complete timely repairs to minimize downtime. This role also supports lighting circuits, motion sensors, photo eyes, and switches, while working closely with maintenance and operations teams to ensure reliable performance across the facility.This position requires schedule flexibility, including the ability to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, call ins, and overtime as needed to support production demands.Duties and Responsibilities• Observing safety procedures and meeting electrical codes. Ensuring the safety protocols are followed.• Ensure the smooth operation of machines, equipment, and other electrical systems in the facility.• Installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and electronic industrial equipment.• Repair and PM electrical machinery; this may include, but is not limited to, such equipment as AC/DC motors, drives, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveyors and instrumentation and PLC controls• During downtime situations, analyze the cause of breakdown with equipment• Maintains a clean and organized work area• Maintain a healthy and safe environment• Models company core values• Performs other duties as assignedRequired Skills & Experience• High school diploma or equivalent.• Complete formal training, such as electrical apprenticeships, trade school, or other combination of electric working knowledge and education may be considered. • Proven experience as an electrician. • Working knowledge in use of electrical systems, hand tools, and industrial equipment.• Awareness of national, state, and local electrical codes and regulations.• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures. • Experience with reading electrical drawings and schematics• Troubleshooting experience, including the use of necessary test instruments such as digital multi-meter, oscilloscope, megger, etc.• Working knowledge of MS Spreadsheet and Word, record keeping and documentation• Ability to work with mathematical concepts in an industrial environment• Working knowledge of OHSA safety rules and regulations including NEC and NFPA70E (including LOTO and Arc Flash, a plus)• Working knowledge of industrial electrical equipment, and basic knowledge of industrial maintenance issues. • Effective verbal and written communication in the in the English language. Preferred Skills & Experience• An Associate’s degree or higher in Electrical Technology• Working knowledge of fire alarm and protection systems• Experienced in pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor systems• Excellent skills in root cause analysis• Previous experience in Rockwell Software RSLogix5000 and FactoryTalk View Studio (Editor, Me, and SE), AB PowerFlex VFD’s and Kinetics Servos, and Ethernet IP networks using AP Stratix switches, Yaskawa AC drives and servo drives, and Lense motion control drives, a plus.This job description outlines the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position but does not represent a complete list of duties. Management retains the right to modify assignments as necessary. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly lift and/or move unaided up to 60 pounds and exert force of up to 100 pounds to lift or move objects with the aid of a manual lifting device. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles. The employee is regularly exposed to wood dust, moving equipment, vibration, exposed to glue, and material kickback. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Equal Employment Opportunity SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer that makes decisions without discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, religion, or disability. This policy covers all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotions, benefits, and training. The company complies with all relevant laws and does not tolerate interference with employees’ ability to do their jobs.

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