Master Electrician - 1st Shift
About The Position
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Company, designs and manufactures refuse truck bodies. The Master Electrician installs, starts up, and shuts down equipment, and troubleshoots and repairs electrical equipment. The role requires knowledge of electrical and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and the operation and application of electrical equipment. The position also involves advising operators and maintenance technicians on safe equipment operation, assisting and training apprentices and technical team members, performing preventive maintenance, and maintaining required equipment performance and maintenance records. Work is performed under company safety procedures and OSHA requirements. The role has routine shift hours, with infrequent overtime, weekend work, or shift rotation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least three years of proven experience in electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic fields, with the ability to demonstrate high proficiency.
- Electrical Journeyman license from the Minnesota Board of Electricity.
- Master Electrician license from the Minnesota Board of Electricity.
Nice To Haves
- Thorough knowledge of industrial electricity and electrical/electronic components and equipment, including use of special diagnostic instruments.
- Ability to work well with all levels of personnel, individually or in a team environment.
- Ability to interact and communicate with operators to assist with repairs and troubleshooting.
- Computer experience and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming.
- Ability to climb in overhead structures, work beneath machines and in close quarters, and perform analysis and repair work.
- Strong safety awareness and adherence to company rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Install, start up, and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic equipment.
- Plan electrical work using knowledge of electrical, electronic, and mechanical theories and principles, electrical codes, and material properties.
- Advise operators and maintenance technicians on operating procedures and safe work with electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment components.
- Inform appropriate management and maintenance personnel of potential electrical or mechanical plans and associated dangers.
- Assist and train apprentices and technical team members.
- Perform preventive maintenance as needed.
- Maintain required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
