Manufacturing/Industrial Electrician

Atlas Roofing Corporation•Hampton, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Works independently to perform maintenance, repair, and/or modification of the plants computer driven controls systems and the plants mechanical and electrical systems. Is involved in fabrication, application, installation and repair of mechanical and electromechanical equipment, the installation of electrical conduit and machine/building wiring.

Requirements

Experience using both DC and AC motors, VF drives and controlled systems (Allen Bradley preferred).
Background in Programmable Logic Controllers, computer systems and electronics.
Experience in design, repair, and analysis of electrical systems. Must have exposure to electrical engineering design principles and methodologies.
Candidate must be willing to take courses to keep up with advancing technologies.
Able to read, interpret, and modify electrical prints and schematics and document all self-created changes. Proficiency in electrical installations with conduit and wiring practices. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations; and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and uses equipment properly.
Consistently at work and on time, remains on duty until relieved or given permission to leave.
Follows instructions, commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals, and completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate people as needed.
Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; and, able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Basic understanding of computers.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Two-year technical degree in electrical engineering, technology, or related field.
Minimum of four years’ experience in an industrial, electrical position, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all safety programs and policies.
Day to day troubleshooting, repair, and installation of low and high voltage (single/three phase) industrial electromechanical and control systems for production equipment.
Responsible for installing, calibrating, repairing, designing, constructing, adjusting, modifying, and performing preventative maintenance on all types of electronic equipment.
Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
Maintains daily shift inspection and repair logs for review by supervision, and other plant personnel.
Analyzes and reviews wiring diagrams, blueprints and schematics. Checks to insure electrical drawings are up-to-date.
Uses various types of meters and test equipment proficiently to allow for sound decision-making in the troubleshooting process. Able to communicate information to maintenance supervision and engineering to assist in analyzing equipment or for the purpose of making equipment modifications.
Troubleshoots, locates and isolates problems associated with electrical equipment on the Shingle line.
Maintains plant instrumentation such as heat controllers and recording devices, concentration transmitters, level controls, and flow control devices.
Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
Work independently in troubleshooting and repair problems with Programmable Logic Controllers and related components when required.
Be able to obtain back-up PLC programs and repair from a server to reload and reboot PLC programs to restore faulted equipment.
Provide assistance to mechanical installations as directed.
Minimal travel required for training, etc, as determined by Supervision.
Perform daily and down-time cleaning.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Work mandatory overtime as required.