Electrician

Novolex•Turlock, CA

5d•$40•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Electrician position will provide electrical / mechanical maintenance work to the facility and industrial machinery. Individuals will have a strong understanding of electrical code, schematics, industrial specifications, and use of common electrician tools. The facility operates 24 hours per day 5-6 days per week.

Requirements

5+ years electrical maintenance experience with strong electrical/mechanical knowledge of industrial systems and automated technologies.
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
Basic computer skills required.
Trained in lock out/tag out procedures.
Must pass an electrical aptitude test.
Must be Arc Flash certified or have the ability to become Arc Flash certified.
Must possess excellent troubleshooting skills
Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.
Must be able to accurately observe correct paths of travel and areas for product placement.
Must be able to communicate and exchange information with teammates.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Position is regularly scheduled for an 8-hour day shift. Work hours may vary based on operational and business needs. Position includes on-call responsibilities as needed.
Adhere to wear PPE in all areas of the manufacturing facility
Check work areas for safety hazards and take corrective action as necessary.

Nice To Haves

2 year electrical degree or similar education preferred but not required.
PLC troubleshooting experience and work with tension controllers are a plus.
VFD troubleshooting and replacement.

Responsibilities

Work with assigned production and maintenance employees to complete troubleshooting or repairs based on maintenance work orders and inventory.
May work with materials and production to complete assigned projects and improvements.
Troubleshoot electrical, computer, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment/systems commonly used in industrial manufacturing applications.
Understand and follow electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications using hand tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment.
Disassembles, repairs/replaces parts and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, fans, etc.
Cleans, lubricates & adjusts functional parts of mechanical devices as necessary.
Major electrical repairs including 24VDC, and 120VAC Control Systems, 3-phase systems up to 480V, PLC’s, VFD’s.
AC and DC drives, instrumentation, and hydraulic/pneumatic controls.
Industrial temperature control systems, including thermocouples, temperature controllers, solid state relays, and heating elements.
New installations of equipment, replace and test electrical circuits.
Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using test instruments such as ammeter, ohmmeter, voltmeter, testing lamp, or megger.
Replaces faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems.
Removes and replaces electrical transformers & lighting fixtures as needed.
Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out.
Communicates problems encountered throughout the shift to the Production Supervisor, Maintenance Lead or Maintenance Manager.
Operates any equipment needed to perform job
Must be capable of covering both mechanical and electrical equipment without support on off shifts.
Has operating knowledge of all production & service equipment.