Machine Repair/Electrician

Alco Manufacturing Co•Town of Manlius, NY

10d•$22 - $30

About The Position

Manth Brownell is a Central New York manufacturer of precision machined parts serving multiple industries. The company operates a variety of machinery, including Swiss-style CNC machines, multi-spindle Euroturns, Gildemeisters, Wickmans, Davenports, and CNC Haas equipment, and is certified to ISO 9001:2015, ITAR, and ISO 14001 standards. The Machine Repair/Electrician installs, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment and systems in accordance with company standards for safety, quality, and productivity. Equipment may include generators, distribution switchboards, motors, transformers, conduit systems, and other transmission equipment. The role also diagnoses electrical problems in the facility and production equipment, works on pneumatic and hydraulic systems, fabricates fixtures and guards, and may perform facilities technician duties and welding as needed. The position follows a four-day workweek, Monday through Thursday, from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It involves working at heights and around electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and falling hazards, as well as lifting and moving equipment.

Requirements

Specialized electrical journeyman or trades training.
1–3 years of experience as an electrician in an industrial setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Full understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and its application to company systems.
Ability to communicate professionally in writing and verbally.
Ability to understand and calculate flow rates using advanced math and to understand physics.
Ability to use electricians’ tools and measuring and test equipment.
Understanding of standard computations for load, size, and rating requirements of wiring and electrical equipment.
Ability to read blueprints and CAD drawings and apply them to project requirements.
Ability to weld and troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Forklift certification.
Ability to work at heights requiring balance; bend, stoop, crouch, or kneel for installations and repairs; lift 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds; push carts and four-wheel devices to move heavy motors; and manipulate wires with close visual concentration.
Ability to work around electricity, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and falling hazards.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment using schematics, drawings, layouts, and other specifications.
Locate and diagnose problems in facility electrical systems and production equipment.
Design, calculate loads for, install, or repair pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
Fabricate bowls, pans, guards, fixtures, or other equipment as requested.
Perform Facilities Technician duties or other related projects as required.
Weld as needed for installations and repairs.
Maintain a neat and orderly work area and keep floors clean and free of oil and chips.
Conduct daily safety inspections of equipment and use appropriate machine guards and lifting techniques.
Follow company policies, procedures, and safety rules.
Use required personal protective equipment and follow safety policies covering lockout/tagout, fire response and evacuation, ergonomics, and lifting.