Electrician I

Verdesian Brand•Cape Girardeau, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform regular preventative maintenance and emergency/unscheduled repairs on plant facilities, equipment, and machinery, with a primary focus on electrical and controls, AC and DC circuits, VFD’s and instrumentation. This role may also involve assisting with mechanical repairs on various machinery. The Electrician will assemble, install, and repair electrical components on three-phase and single-phase AC and DC equipment, perform electrical and mechanical diagnostics using specialized tools and PLC logic, and maintain an adequate inventory of spare parts and supplies. Calibration of instruments and equipment is also a key responsibility, along with maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Other duties may include assisting with mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance as assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
Ability to become forklift certified.
Current Driver’s License and clean record.
Reliable presence and promptness on premises.
Ability to communicate with Supervisors, Associates, and Contractors for work projects.
Project management including task sequencing, resource management, scheduling.
Specialty Skills in, electrical, PLC and instrumentation.
Researching information.
Decision-making and problem-solving.
Performing general physical activities, handling and moving objects.

Nice To Haves

Electrical training or apprenticeship completion.
Current NFPA 70E training.
PLC programming / diagnostics.
Control circuit design and installation.

Responsibilities

Perform regular preventative maintenance and emergency/unscheduled repairs on plant facilities, equipment, and machinery, primarily focusing on electrical and controls, AC and DC circuits, VFD’s and instrumentation.
Assist with mechanical repairs on pumps, gearboxes, augers, grinders, mixers, conveyors, filling machines and sealers.
Assemble, install and/or repair electrical on three phase and single-phase AC and DC equipment.
Perform electrical diagnostics and assist with mechanical diagnostics using multimeters, meggers, calibration tools, and ladder / block logic within PLC programs.
Replace or repair defective equipment and parts.
Perform minor building repair and upkeep.
Diagnose electrical problems and determine how to correct them, checking schematics, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
Inspect, operate, and test plant facilities, equipment, and machinery as required.
Procure and maintain an optimum inventory of spare parts, tools, and supplies adequately organized in storage.
Calibrate instruments, scales, meters and other equipment as required to keep plant equipment functioning.
Ability to be fit tested and don a respirator.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Assist with mechanical repairs / PM’s as assigned by supervisor.