Electrician

SUMMARY:

Perform maintenance on electrical equipment as needed to ensure a safe and productive facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Perform basic maintenance duties to include changing bearings, build and mount brackets for switches, photo eyes, sensors

- Self-directed and able to work independently.

- Perform welding and minor fabrication projects.

- Make necessary improvements to machines and programs.

- Assist work group teams in completion of team projects.

- Help in training, as needed, in accordance with standard operating procedures.

- Perform all functions to the highest level of safety requirements, including LOTO.

- A strong mechanical background.

- Ability to trouble-shoot complex electrical issues.

- Have own tools.

- Prior forklift driving experience with ability to become certified.

- Ability to work overtime including weekends as required.

- Must support the team in achieving all Safety, Production and Quality goals.

- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

- Must have an Oregon Limited Journeyman mfg. plant license or higher.

- You need to be proficient with AB, PLC.

- Need to understand closed loop position controls, Encoders, electronic brakes, boiler controls, domino printers, European schematics and controls.

- Ability to learn new equipment swiftly.

- Blueprint reading ability

- General maintenance terminology, pneumatic, hydraulic.

- Valid drivers license

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

- Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

- Clear and effective communication and listening skills with internal and external customers and suppliers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

- Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.

- Ability to calculate basic percentages.

- Algebra

REASONING ABILITY:

- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions.

- Sense of urgency on down equipment

- Attention to detail

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

- Ability to walk, stand or sit for over 2/3 of your shift.

- Ability to use and reach with your hands and arms.

- Ability to climb or balance over 2/3 of your shift.

- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl over 2/3 of your shift.

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

- Use of personal protective equipment is always required. (Hearing protection and safety glasses)

- General mill environment. High noise, dust, forklift and pedestrian traffic.