Electrician Specialist 3rd Shift - LG 12

TriMas Corporation•Commerce, CA

17d•$41 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician Specialist is responsible for installing or repairing electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery, equipment, or facilities. This role involves investigating complex electrical, electronic, and associated mechanical problems or breakdowns, diagnosing findings, and defining corrective actions. The specialist will troubleshoot or rework electrical, electronic, or pneumatic control systems.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to read and write English of a level required in Company shop documents and computer software entry and processing requirements as well as technical manuals.
Capable of applying mathematical operations using fractions, decimals, algebra and geometry as required by essential job duties.
Requires 6 years at journeyman level or equivalent skills and knowledge expertise in facility and industrial machine electric installations and repairs.
Must have a journeyman's working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
Must read precision measuring instruments such as various gauges, meters, calipers and micrometers as well as wiring diagrams, machine schematics, blueprints and other documentation similar or comparable to those used by the Company.
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR (citizen or national of the United States; lawful permanent resident; or admitted as a refugee or granted asylum).

Nice To Haves

Journeyman trade school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment.
Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
Plans layouts and installs wiring and conduit as well as lighting fixtures, switches, outlets and other electrical devices that require hard wiring to the facility power supply.
Plans layouts and installs telephone wiring and communications cables such as data processing lines etc., that require running inside walls, above ceiling or below floor.
Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, pneumatic controls and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires, cables or other parts necessary to correct the malfunction. Performs troubleshooting or rework of electrical, electronic or pneumatic control systems.
Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other maintenance workers as necessary to achieve consensus on the required course of action to repair the problem.
Replaces faulty electrical components of machines or equipment such as relays, switches, and motors.
Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components such as printed circuit boards.
Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors.
Monitors and tests electrical and electronic components as needed to maintain proper working order and avoid production delays.
Performs other maintenance trade work as required such as plumbing, carpentry, etc. when electrical work load is low.
Works as an active team member by participating in problem solving, team building, and all other team activities to improve the processes, productivity, quality, etc. of the department. Uses interpersonal skills as well as good written and verbal communications. Assists other department members as required.
Maintains own tool kit and advises supervision as to when special tools for particular tasks need purchase or replacement.
Performs duties that require close attention to work, supporting documentation specifications and other requirements of basic electrical principles. Responsible for proper functioning of electrical and electronic components necessary to the efficient operation of production machines and equipment.
Communicates to appropriate personnel any problems or concerns regarding quality, safety or timeliness of work required, or components, tools or equipment issues.
Trains employees of equal or lower classification in electrical methods and procedures used by the Company.
Maintains good housekeeping, adheres to National Electric Code, and complies with Company Safety Rules.
Takes initiative in maintaining all electric-related items.
Makes suggestions for improving machines, equipment, lighting, wiring, etc.
Uses ingenuity in planning, layout and devising proper installations or repairs.
Takes on or reports for additional work as current tasks are completed.