$2000 Sign-On Bonus, Electrician - 2nd Shift

George's•Harrisonburg, VA

About The Position

The Industrial Electrician maintains and repairs plant equipment and supports plant management in producing wholesome, quality products. This role installs and maintains production machinery and facility electrical equipment, including complex electrical systems, automatic machine and process controls, control centers, panels, relays, circuit breakers, and electronic controls. The electrician diagnoses equipment problems, repairs or replaces parts and control modules, and tests and adjusts PLC control logic, including programming. The position also performs preventive maintenance and a variety of plumbing and carpentry work, assists with control-cabinet design and wiring, and helps maintain safe, orderly work areas. The electrician responds to plant emergencies as directed by supervisory personnel. This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 3 years of related electrical experience and/or training in an industrial environment required.
Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, required.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain production machines and plant-facility electrical equipment.
Plan, lay out, install, and repair complex electrical equipment, including automatic machine and process controls, control centers and panels, relays, circuit breakers, electronic controls, tape-actuated controls, and other equipment involving tube or transistor circuits.
Diagnose problems; replace or repair parts; detect and replace defective control modules; and test and adjust PLC control logic, including programming.
Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines and plant facilities, including air compressors, nitrogen lines, and lighting systems.
Perform plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions, including building carts and layout boards without prints.
Detect faulty operations and defective material, and report them and unusual situations to proper supervision.
Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit using tools such as a hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender.
Assist with designing and building control cabinets and associated wiring.
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Respond to plant emergencies, including Haz-Mat incidents, equipment malfunctions, fires, and severe weather, as directed by supervisory personnel.