Electrician

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc.•Westminster, SC

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Ulbrich Specialty Wire Products (USWP) in Westminster, SC, is seeking experienced manufacturing electricians. This role involves maintaining general building and facility electrical equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting with plant building and process equipment. In addition to electrical duties, the electrician will perform hydraulic, plumbing, and light mechanical repairs. The position requires troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems and industrial equipment, including motors, starters, relays, solid-state circuitry, AC/DC drives, and PLCs. Responsibilities include reading and interpreting electrical schematics, testing and troubleshooting motor controls, and upgrading electrical circuits. The role also involves installing new equipment and associated wiring, working in confined spaces, and adhering to the National Electrical Code.

Requirements

Entry-level understanding to complex troubleshooting on both electrical and mechanical systems
Familiar with motors and gearboxes, AC/DC controls, PLC's, VFD's, instrumentation
Working knowledge of replacing and repairing electrical components up to 480 VAC, 3 phase and motor control systems
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics; understand, test and troubleshoot, repair, replace and upgrade all types of electrical circuits
Comfortable working with high-voltage three-phase circuits, generators, transformers, switchgear and many other types of equipment
Ability to perform as a multi-skilled tradesman
Familiar with the National Electrical Code
High school graduate or GED
Minimum of 5 years related experience performing in an industrial/diversified facility, with demonstrated ability for electro-mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment repairs
Able to read, write, and problem solve
Strong Mechanical aptitude
Able to work from complicated blueprints, specifications and schematic diagrams
Capable to perform math calculations generally equivalent to that attained through an accredited apprenticeship program
Ability to use diversified electrical test and troubleshooting equipment and devices
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience
Demonstrate good problem-solving skills
Motor Drive and control knowledge
Regular attendance at work is required

Nice To Haves

Multiple shifts available

Responsibilities

Maintain general building and facility electrical equipment in good working order.
Perform preventive maintenance on plant building and process equipment.
Perform limited duties associated with plant building and process equipment.
Perform hydraulic, plumbing, and light mechanical repairs to equipment, machinery, and building.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and industrial equipment such as motors, starters, relays, solid state circuitry electro-mechanical components, AC and DC solid state drives or PLC's.
Read and interpret electrical schematics.
Understand, test and troubleshoot motor and other types of controls.
Troubleshoot, repair, replace and upgrade all types of electrical circuits.
Repair or replace electrical circuitry and switches.
Perform required preventive maintenance.
Recommend and perform all preventative maintenance procedures required on plant equipment including mills, drawing machines and spooling set-ups.
Install new equipment, along with associated wiring and controls.
Work in confined spaces.
Use hand and power tools and measuring equipment and devices.