Industrial Electrician - Andrews, SC

Agru America • Andrews, SC

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Agru America, Inc., is a global corporation which has been manufacturing plastics for over 70 years. Since 1988, Georgetown, South Carolina-based Agru America, Inc. has been the world’s leading manufacturer of plastics and geosynthetics. We are growing our team and are looking for motivated individuals. What we offer · Medical coverage with BCBS · Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability and Group Life Insurance with Principal · As a benefit to our employees, we also offer supplemental policies with Aflac and Legal/ID Shield. · 80 hours vacation a year + 48 hours of sick time; vacation does increase over time · 401K with company match after 1st 90 days · Opportunity for profit sharing bonuses & employee referral bonuses · Free Virtual Doctor appointments with Ally Health Responsibilities : · Ensure that all electrical components are safe working order and well maintained · Plans the layout, installation, and repair wiring of electrical fixtures, motors, apparatus and control equipment · Install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, circuitry, control panels, fixtures, motors, and equipment in accordance with national Electrical Code specifications · Performs systematic electrical and electronic troubleshooting · Responsible for major repair, maintenance, and installation of all machinery in assigned area · Assist in any number of maintenance activities including machine repair and installation of new equipment · Orders parts and supplies and assists in assessment of new machinery and equipment needed · Plans for new and modified installation consistent with specifications of electrical codes · Receives information from plant manager about: work order requests, safety requirements, PLC programming needs, preventive maintenance instructions and manuals · Inform the plant manager about: equipment problems, PLC program input/output, safety concerns, procurement of spare parts and tools · Works with PLCS and to some extent can program the PLC under the direction of the plant manager · Any other duties that the Company in its sole discretion may assign as needed

Requirements

• Ability to troubleshoot and multitask
• Electrical mathematics and unit conversion skills
• Report accidents, injuries, damage to equipment immediately
• Identify and eliminate safety hazards
• High attention to detail and is willing to learn
• Team player who is reliable and trustworthy
• Maintains a clean and safe work area
• Verbal and written communication skills in English
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• High School diploma / GED, required
• Completed associate’s degree/ bachelor’s degree/technical degree in manufacturing, engineering, electrical technology, or other related area or has completed requirements for certified/licensed Electrician and is in active good standing
• 2-10 years’ experience working on electrical components in an industrial setting and general machine maintenance experience
• Previous experience working with and to some extent programming PLCs, wiring electrical components and running conduit cabling
• Must be able to frequently lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• This position requires, but is not limited to, standing, walking, utilizing stairs or ladders, driving automatic forklift, climbing, squatting, stooping, twisting, bending, grabbing and grasping.
• Must be able to work in a non-controlled environment

Nice To Haves

• Current OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification, preferred
• Previous experience in maintenance in a plastics/textile manufacturer, preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all electrical components are safe working order and well maintained
• Plans the layout, installation, and repair wiring of electrical fixtures, motors, apparatus and control equipment
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, circuitry, control panels, fixtures, motors, and equipment in accordance with national Electrical Code specifications
• Performs systematic electrical and electronic troubleshooting
• Responsible for major repair, maintenance, and installation of all machinery in assigned area
• Assist in any number of maintenance activities including machine repair and installation of new equipment
• Orders parts and supplies and assists in assessment of new machinery and equipment needed
• Plans for new and modified installation consistent with specifications of electrical codes
• Receives information from plant manager about: work order requests, safety requirements, PLC programming needs, preventive maintenance instructions and manuals
• Inform the plant manager about: equipment problems, PLC program input/output, safety concerns, procurement of spare parts and tools
• Works with PLCS and to some extent can program the PLC under the direction of the plant manager
• Any other duties that the Company in its sole discretion may assign as needed

Benefits

• Medical coverage with BCBS
• Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability and Group Life Insurance with Principal
• As a benefit to our employees, we also offer supplemental policies with Aflac and Legal/ID Shield.
• 80 hours vacation a year + 48 hours of sick time; vacation does increase over time
• 401K with company match after 1st 90 days
• Opportunity for profit sharing bonuses & employee referral bonuses
• Free Virtual Doctor appointments with Ally Health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees