Maintenance Electrician

Grede•New Castle, IN

2d•$27 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a 2nd or 3rd shift Maintenance Electrician and earn a competitive hourly wage starting at $27.04-$40.69 PER HOUR. Your starting pay is determined by passing our skills test, showcasing your expertise right from the start. Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values modern innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for collaboration, customer service, and operational excellence. If you are looking for an exciting career with an industry-leading company that prioritizes your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you! The Maintenance Electrician will install and maintain the electrical systems of the plant to provide power for machinery, lighting, and facilities. Perform all tasks with safety, productivity, and quality in mind and in accordance with established procedures and process instructions.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent
Technical School training or accredited apprenticeship, or equivalent
Working knowledge of AC and DC circuits and systems
Motor generator principles and control theory, and design
Knowledge of electrical codes, as related to installations, basic hydraulics, and pneumatics, in addition to good electrical safety habits and PC operation
Knowledge of control devices, high voltage maintenance, and troubleshooting
Panel building and machine rewiring, reading electrical schematics, and modification of electrical systems

Responsibilities

Align with local codes and safety specifications.
Train electricians in lesser classifications.
Diagnose, isolate, and effect repairs or replacement of problems in the plant electrical system.
Make emergency repairs to prevent excessive production delays.
Manage plant high voltage substations, ensuring good condition, and perform mechanical troubleshooting and repair assignments as required.
Observe extreme caution and good safety practices in servicing all plant electrical systems.
Capable of working from an elevated platform and lifting 50 pounds.
Enforce necessary actions to minimize delay time and enhance productivity.
Follow all safety procedures and regulations.
Perform all work with minimal instruction and secure the accurate tools for each task.
Communicate suggestions and recommend solutions to problems to provide for an efficient operation.
Approach work assignments positively and function as a team member to exceed customer quality and service expectations through attention to detail.
Exercise maximum care to protect the environment by fostering and supporting responsible operating procedures.