Industrial Electrician

Owens Corning Inc.•Kansas City, KS

52d•$40•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrument Technician is an hourly position, and reports to the Electrical Supervisor. The employee is responsible for troubleshooting electrical/electronic industrial plant equipment.

Requirements

Must be able to read electrical/electronic blueprints.
Must be able to use different types of electrical meters associated with the task to troubleshoot electrical/electronic problems
Must have the ability to multi-task
Must be able to secure and maintain fork lift drivers license
Has the ability to troubleshoot Hydraulic / pneumatic systems
Has the ability to use, manage, and operate a CMMS (Computerized Maint Mgt System)
Ability to run conduit as directed
Ability to document changes in written formats
Ability to read and understand PLC logic
Must be able to plan and execute in written form a safe job plan utilizing electrical safe work practices
Ability to install and set-up electrical power distribution devices including blade switches, circuit breakers, relays, etc.
Must be able to operate a computer
Learn SAP, On-spec and Omnimac systems
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required
Possess valid forklift, and man lift driver certification
Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US
Must be 18 years or older
Must be drug and alcohol free
Four or more years related experience in an industrial environment
Knowledge of 2011 National Electric Code (NEC)
Certified electrician or equivalent experience
Basic PLC programming/troubleshooting experience

Responsibilities

Leads, Assists and performs the duties of the Electrical craft apprentice under the direction and authority of management
Performs any electrical, electronic and instrument work regarding the diagnosis, installation, testing and repair of electronic and solid state concepts(including but not limited to printed circuit boards, computer interface equipment, advanced scope and test equipment, transducers, DC drive systems, bushing controls and synchronous motor controls programmable controllers , etc.).
Maintains, constructs, installs, repairs and calibrates any plant electrical, instrument, and metering equipment.
Participates in the preventive and predictive maintenance programs for any plant electrical, electronic and instrument equipment or control system.
Performs original electrical/electronic layouts and circuit designs.
Works from information obtained from engineering drawings, electrical diagrams, simple and complex sketches as well as other related documents
Troubleshoots electrical, electronic and instrument systems.
Completes records and reports.
Applies protective coatings to equipment fabricated, modified, maintained, etc.
Participates in the safety and good housekeeping programs established within the plant.
Completes Work Orders, Activity Reports, and Work Logs in the Computerized Maintenance System (CMMS)
Performs other related duties consistent with the nature of the job as directed by management
Works in an efficient self directed manner to resolve electrical issues that plague the plant or a specific process.