Class A Journey-Worker Electrician

DigiKey•Thief River Falls, MN

38d•$33 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

As a Class A Journey Worker Electrician II at Digi-Key, you will be expected to perform and assist the Master Electrician supervise electrical work within Digi-Key’s facilities. ensuring that electrical work is completed safely and compliant to NEC (National Electrical Code). This position will improve and maintain existing electrical systems, as well as perform new electrical installations. You may be asked to assist the Master Electrician supervise a team of Journeyman and Apprentice Electricians to ensure tasks are completed to code. You may also supervise the work of Registered Unlicensed Electricians performing maintenance work on a material handling system. This is an essential onsite position.

Requirements

Must have a c urrent l icense as a Class A Journey Worker Electrician in the State of Minnesota
A minimum of 6 y ears of full-time Electrical experience
A minimum of 3+ years as a licensed Class A Journey Worker in Minnesota.
Required knowledge of, and willingness to use and train others on the use of Powered Industrial Vehicles, Scissor lifts, Forklifts, and other equipment commonly used in the Electrical Field
Ability to interpret and work with electrical circuit diagrams
Knowledge of 480V, 120V, and 24V systems
Strong understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC)
A minimum of 2 years of experience working in large facilities.
Ability to o perate hand tools and be able to disassemble and assemble parts onto equipment
Strong problem-solving capabilities ; leveraging curiosity, creativity and open-mindedness in solution development
Process-oriented mentality ; show accountability by taking ownership over your results
Hands-on, team-oriented commitment to continuous improvement
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong a ttention to detail and exceptional follow-up skills
Exceptional people skills, with the ability to gain and maintain trust and confidence of individuals within and outside of Digi-Key ; embody excellent customer service skills and people make the difference mentality
Computer literate with basic Microsoft Office skills
Willing to learn and adapt to changing role requirements
Physical requirements may be: Sitting, squatting, walking, reaching out to arm’s length, reaching over-head, and lifting between 50-100 pounds
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity.

Nice To Haves

Theoretical and operational experience in the repair, troubleshooting of PLC-based machinery and control systems is preferred

Responsibilities

Perform and supervise routine e lectrical i nstallation and maintenance in Digi-Key’s facilities, including but not limited to : adding/removing fixtures , pulling wires for new installations, hooking up office cubicles, replacing light fixtures, and replacing motors
Ensure electrical work, both existing and new, complies with National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements
Track and maintain records of work performed
Advocate for safety at all times , working in a safe manner , using proper personal protective equipment, and being an active participant on the company Safety committee
Support learning and development of apprentice electricians
Quickly and diligently r espond , track, record and triage any problems or emergency calls and requests
Provide emergency breakdown and specialized maintenance service support ; work within restrictive timelines to complete reactive repairs
Coordinate with O peration teams to determine best timing to complete work
Effectively communicate any issues or outages that may be planned
Create strong effective working relationships within Digi-Key and help enable them to provide first-class service
Ensur e proper care and maintenance of the tools and equipment supplied
Professionally i nteract with on-site management keeping them informed of repair and maintenance progression while addressing any outstanding concerns
Demonstrate ownership of issues to achieve a timely resolution
Demonstrate flexibility and the best use of skills and capabilities throughout daily activities