Electrician Intermediate (II) | Day Shift

Job Title
Electrician Intermediate (II) | Day Shift

Position Overview

Position Purpose

Shaw is hiring an Electrician Intermediate (II)! The Electrician Intermediate (II) maintains and improves the performance, safety, and reliability of electrical systems and production equipment within assigned manufacturing areas. The role focuses on achieving optimal equipment effectiveness at the lowest reasonable cost while supporting plant safety, quality, and productivity goals.

Position Expectations

The Electrician Intermediate (II) is expected to execute assigned work with emphasis on:

- Safe work practices in compliance with LOTO, NFPA 70E, and all plant safety standards.
- High‑quality, precision work with a strong customer service orientation supporting “Great Products & Service.”
- Adherence to standards and best practices learned through training, documentation, and work experience.
- Continual learning to expand understanding of maintenance practices, equipment performance, and process impact.
- Communication and feedback on job needs, findings, and improvement opportunities with peers and leadership.

Position Duties & Tasks

1. Maintain Electrical and Process Equipment

Perform maintenance on production and support systems to ensure high performance, including:

- Motor control centers (MCCs), inverters, motors, and electrical components
- PLCs, robotics, and associated automation control systems

2. Execute Repairs

Address equipment issues impacting safety, quality, or uptime:

- Diagnose and repair electrical problems contributing to downtime or process instability
- Communicate root-cause findings and corrective actions to operations and maintenance leadership
- Validate and provide updates needed for electrical schematics and documentation

3. Perform Proactive Maintenance

Execute maintenance activities to reduce unplanned downtime:

- Preventive Maintenance (PM):
 Perform inspections, measurements, and tasks according to drawings, specifications, and schedules.
- Condition Maintenance (CM):
 Perform component repair/replacement identified through PM & PdM.
 Document any required print updates and communicate changes to appropriate resources.

4. Support Projects and Process Improvements

Complete assigned work orders that support:

- Plant projects
- Reliability initiatives
- Process improvement activities aligned to business objectives

5. Provide Technical Support

Assist Electrician III–V personnel in:

- Installing and removing electrical systems
- Executing major repairs, upgrades, or equipment modifications

Critical Knowledge & Skills

Safety

- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Confined space
- PPE requirements
- Hot work
- Powered industrial trucks
- Fall protection
- Hoisting & rigging

Tools & Applications

- Multimeters, amp clamps, GFCI testers, analog/digital meters
- Computer skills for work orders, documentation, and parts requisition
- Ability to select correct tools for the job

Technical Knowledge

- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics
- Create simple circuit sketches
- Working knowledge of NEC requirements
- Understanding conductor types, insulation, and sizing for single- and three-phase circuits
- Motor controls and field wiring
- Basic PLC component knowledge
- Conduit bending and installation
- Ability to wire systems from prints, including terminations and testing

Math Skills

- Basic arithmetic
- Electrical formulas (current, voltage, power, etc.)
- Unit conversions

Competencies

- Work Standards
- Problem Solving
- Customer Satisfaction
- Collaboration

Qualifications

Required

- High school diploma or GED
- Previous Electrician experience
- Demonstrated competency in Electrician Intermediate (II) skills (DOS)
- Experience operating test instruments safely
- Ability to read electrical schematics and prints

Preferred

- 1-2 years of experience as an Electrician
- Technical school or apprenticeship training
- Industrial maintenance or manufacturing experience
- Experience with PLCs, robotics, or automation

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Work Shift
12 Hr rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Act Calendar, shift starts AM, days change only
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.