Electrician I

LED FastStart•Holden, LA

10d

About The Position

Ferrara/KME, part of Terex Corporation, manufactures fire trucks and emergency response vehicles, including pumpers, aerials, industrial, wildland, and rescue apparatus. The Electrician I performs work to fabricate wiring harnesses and install electrical components and assemblies in chassis units and other equipment. The role also includes mechanical assembly and wiring of electrical control panels, AC/DC drives, motors, and related devices; designing and fabricating electrical boxes; and assembling structural and mechanical subassemblies, equipment, and accessories. The employee inspects installations, maintains documentation, and keeps work areas clean and orderly.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to read and understand English.
Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
Ability to twist, bend, stoop, kneel, stand, squat, crawl, and climb.
Ability to perform overhead work.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day on concrete surfaces.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and up to 80 pounds with a team lift.
Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, including outdoor heat exceeding 95 degrees for up to 10 hours.

Responsibilities

Fabricate wiring harnesses and install components, circuit modules, relays, diodes, and harnesses in assemblies and chassis units for electronic and electromechanical products.
Perform mechanical assembly and wiring of electrical control panels, AC/DC drives, motors, and other devices.
Design and fabricate electrical boxes for component installation.
Drill, edge fill, fit, and assemble detail parts and assemblies, including cutting openings in bodies for wires and components using hand and power tools.
Inspect installations for proper fit and integrity.
Use general and precision tools, such as tape measures, calipers, and micrometers.
Read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints, and schematics.
Maintain necessary documentation and records.
Keep work areas clean and orderly.
Perform assembly operations on structural and mechanical subassemblies, equipment, and accessories.
Perform other work as assigned.