Electrician I

Radius Recycling • McMinnville, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves the construction, installation, testing, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment in accordance with electrical codes. The Electrician I will interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams, operate various tools, and maintain assigned electrical and electronic equipment. Responsibilities also include making control and panel board hook-ups, dismantling and reassembling motors, and assisting other department members as needed. The position requires completing required reports, forecasting potential electrical issues for preventive maintenance, and working with outside service engineers. The role also involves reporting equipment deficiencies, assisting with loading/unloading transportation vehicles, obtaining parts and materials, and performing related duties as directed by supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certification.
• Maintain a Journeyman card in compliance with state and local laws.
• Must be able to communicate using have both written and verbal communication skills, read and speak English.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Must be able to think quickly and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Must be able to inspect, test, dismantle, troubleshoot, and make electrical repairs to all types of electrical and electronic equipment including using computers to diagnose problems and make repairs.
• Must have the ability to interpret drawings and sketches.
• Ability to drive company truck (possible manual transmission).
• Must have the ability to drive the forklift and cranes as needed to do a particular job.
• No employee shall pose a direct threat to self or others.

Nice To Haves

• Driver's license not required.

Responsibilities

• Construct, install, and test electrical and electronic equipment in accordance with electrical codes.
• Dismantle, adjust, regulate and repair electrical and electronic equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, layout conduit run and wiring circuits.
• Inspect electrical, electronic, and related mechanical equipment to determine condition and make repairs when needed.
• Operate grinders and portable power tools; use hand tools and may operate machine tools.
• Lubricate electrical equipment and paint such equipment as required.
• Maintain electrical and electronic equipment assigned.
• Make control and panel board hook-ups.
• Dismantle, clean, repair and reassemble motors.
• Assist other members of department as required.
• Operate all equipment when needed for maintenance purposes during shift hours.
• Complete required reports.
• Forecast future electrical and/or electronic problems and deter them through preventive maintenance program.
• Work with outside service engineers as required.
• Report all equipment deficiencies or malfunctions for maintenance or repair to proper supervision.
• Help load and unload transportation vehicles delivering or picking up parts or material pertinent to maintaining plant equipment or property.
• Obtain parts, tools and materials from Storeroom and other sources of supply.
• Perform related duties as directed by supervision.

Benefits

• Radius Recycling participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.
• An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.
• All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.
• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.

What This Job Offers

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