Electrician - Helper

FHE • Waller, TX

4d

About The Position

The Electrician Apprentice is responsible for installing and repairing automated industrial control equipment. The role includes installing and maintaining industrial control equipment and instrumentation, electric motors, and related equipment. It also involves completing and documenting scheduled preventive maintenance and may include driving a pickup truck or maintenance vehicle within the plant or to collect parts from local vendors. Other duties may be assigned.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Work may involve varied weather conditions, high noise levels, cramped spaces, and heights up to 150 feet. The role requires physical activities including climbing, reaching, standing and walking for extended periods, bending, twisting, crawling, kneeling, and lifting and carrying objects. The job description describes the general nature of the work and may change with the employer’s needs; reasonable accommodation may be made for employees or applicants with disabilities when possible.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience as an Electrician Apprentice.
• Four years of combined schooling and industrial experience.
• Strong machine electrical background.
• Knowledge of hardwired/discrete, digital/Ethernet, and analog I/O.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical prints and schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools, machine shop equipment, and electrical test equipment.
• Knowledge of safety practices, including MSHA, lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E, and proper use of PPE.
• Computer skills in a Windows environment; loading and setting up various software platforms is desired.
• Excellent analytical skills and data interpretation ability.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, lift up to 50 pounds, carry objects up to 150 feet, and tolerate working at heights up to 150 feet.
• Normal depth perception and vision, including the ability to distinguish color.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• Computer skills involving loading and setup of various software platforms are desired.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair automated industrial control equipment.
• Install and maintain industrial control equipment and instrumentation, including loop controllers, variable frequency drives, solid-state reduced-voltage starters, level controls, Ethernet motor control centers, belt scales, and control panels.
• Install and repair electric motors and equipment operating at 120, 240, and 480 volts.
• Use hand tools, machine shop equipment, and electrical test equipment to perform electrical and electronic repairs on production equipment.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance tasks and document completed work.
• May drive a pickup truck or maintenance vehicle in the plant or to pick up parts from local vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED