Industrial Electrician

Washington Mills • Niagara Falls, NY

8d • $38 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Electrician at Washington Mills you will be responsible for installing and maintaining the electrical wiring, fixtures, and systems within the plant. The Electrician will work closely with the Maintenance Manager to communicate job details related to cost and safety. This person should be willing to work effectively with other department heads to address any electrical issues.

Requirements

• Have a “Safety First” mindset.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety standards
• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Be able to work in a physical environment
• Industrial electrical training and experience
• Work well in a team environment
• Have good communication, writing, and reading skills

Nice To Haves

• Crane repair experience is helpful but not a requirement

Responsibilities

• Uses meters and other tools of the electrical trade to diagnose and repair electrical issues relating to electrical motors, control panels, fuses/breakers/disconnects and PLC’s
• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnose potential electrical issues to minimize downtime.
• Understands and is able to interpret electrical drawings, such as electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams
• Works with the Electrical Engineer and mechanical trades to diagnose, repair and upgrade electrical equipment in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E standards
• Understands Industrial electrical controls, PLC’s, and motor drives
• Maintains electrical motors, drives, controls, PLC’s, encoders, switches, fuses/breakers, lighting, and wiring
• Understand AC and DC powered systems from 24VDC to 480VAC
• Prepares systems for cold and warm weather operation
• Must be able to work from ladders, operate and work from scissor lifts and man lifts, lift and position up to 50 lbs when required, stand for long periods of time when required

Benefits

• Position will be hourly at current union contractual rate
• World-class medical insurance
• Benefits currently include: Dental, 401(k), company paid life/AD&D insurance, flex spending, short-term disability, paid holidays, and vacation time
• Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement
• Safety Incentives

What This Job Offers

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