Industrial Electrician

TECT•Utica, NY

10d

About The Position

Industrial Electricians oversee the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems in factories, warehouses, production areas and other businesses. They test existing equipment and determine if components of a system need to be upgraded or replaced. They check switches, motors, regulators and other parts of an industrial electrical system. Industrial Electricians tend to work on hydraulic, pneumatic and other kinds of systems. Work on robotic equipment is becoming increasingly common and Industrial Electricians are responsible for maintaining and repairing this type of equipment as well. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Industrial Electrician Duties and Responsibilities To keep production and manufacturing equipment running smoothly, Industrial Electricians are responsible for handling several daily tasks. We analyzed several job listings for Industrial Electricians and found that the following duties and responsibilities are commonly listed for this occupation. Install New Electrical Systems Industrial Electricians bear the responsibility of installing new or refurbished equipment for manufacturing or production plants. They will run tests to ensure that new machinery is ready to be implemented and work out any issues before the equipment is used on a daily basis. Troubleshoot Problems with Electrical Equipment When equipment on a factory floor runs into problems, it is up to Industrial Electricians to determine the cause of these issues. They must be knowledgeable in troubleshooting problems with various types of equipment, such as hydraulic or robotic systems, and understand why equipment is not working properly. Repair and Maintain Existing Equipment Once a problem has been identified, Industrial Electricians must then use tools and replacement parts to make repairs to production and manufacturing machines. Industrial Electricians also conduct regularly-scheduled maintenance on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis to keep machines running at they are intended and to avoid any down-time due to break-downs or improper operations. Maintain Repair and Maintenance Logs and Records It is important for Industrial Electricians to create and manage reports pertaining to the repair and maintenance of industrial machines. This is crucial information for managers to know in the event that machines need to be upgraded or replaced, there is a record of ongoing issues or proof that machines have been properly maintained. Industrial Electrician Skills Among the most important skills Industrial Electricians should possess include problem-solving, troubleshooting, analytical and critical thinking capabilities. They should be strong communicators and team members who can also work independently as needed. Attention to detail, time management skills and organizational skills should also be displayed in this occupation, as well as above-average eye-hand coordination and the ability to stand, kneel or crouch for long periods of time throughout the day. In addition to these main skills and abilities, an Industrial Electrician should also be capable of the following: Installing various types of industrial equipment. Repairing and maintaining hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems. Calibrating and maintaining circuitry. Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams.

Requirements

problem-solving
troubleshooting
analytical and critical thinking capabilities
strong communicators and team members who can also work independently as needed
attention to detail
time management skills
organizational skills
above-average eye-hand coordination
the ability to stand, kneel or crouch for long periods of time throughout the day
Installing various types of industrial equipment
Repairing and maintaining hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
Calibrating and maintaining circuitry
Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams