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Valparaiso, IN - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Full-time
Description

Primary Function:

To inspect repair replace install adjust and maintain all electrical equipment in the plant. Makes mechanical repairs to cranes and as otherwise required in connection with electrical service.


Tools and Equipment:

Drill press power saw chain fall burning and welding equipment portable drill grinder safety devices miscellaneous electrical testing equipment and hand tools etc.


Materials:

AC and DC equipment such as cranes furnaces machine tools motors generators controls switches circuit breakers transformers control panels lighting circuits wire tape insulation repair parts etc.


Source of Supervision:

Foreman. Performs work with a minimum of direction.

Direction Exercised:

Works alone or directs Helpers.


Working Procedures:

  1. Receives instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair installation and inspection work to be done. Answers signal for electrical maintenance.
  2. Inspects all electrical equipment in the plant checking motor bearings lubrication commutation excessive vibration obvious signs of wear or need for adjustment etc. When faulty operation is observed or pointed out by operating crews diagnose trouble using testing equipment or own judgment based on general knowledge of electrical principles.
  3. Determines the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.
  4. Advises when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect.
  5. Interpret and analyze drawings and wiring diagrams to locate and trace electrical circuits to determine material and replacement needs and to select a logical approach to trouble shooting and repair problems.
  6. Dismantles cleans repairs replaces installs maintains assembles and lubricates electrical equipment taking all safety precautions.
  7. Adjusts equipment to obtain proper operating characteristics.
  8. Makes either temporary or permanent repairs as required to equipment such as main motor drives generators control panels relays interlocking control systems electronic devices and circuit breakers.
  9. Makes mechanical and electrical repairs on cranes. Makes mechanical repairs as required in connection with the servicing of electrical equipment.
  10. Erects scaffolds and performs simple rigging as required.
  11. Operates small machine tools such as drill press power saw etc.
  12. Checks air compressor for proper operation. May start stop or adjust compressor.
  13. Occasionally may operate crane as required to check condition or to make miscellaneous lifts in the absence of the craneman.
  14. May make emergency minor mechanical repairs in the absence of other maintenance personnel.
  15. Occasionally performs simple burning or welding pertaining to his work.
  16. Occasionally may install conduit in connection with electrical maintenance.
  17. Maintains clean and orderly working area. Cleans up after repair or installation is completed.


Requirements

Qualifications Applicants will need to possess the following credentials to qualify for the Electrician job. Journeyman electrician papers through an accredited journeyman program. Or Associates degree in electrical technology or comparable degree from an accredited school or college. At least 2 years of industrial electrical experience. Self-employment is not acceptable. Applicants will be asked to pass an electrical written test.


The above statemen reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.


Competitive Wage Medical Dental 401k

Equal Employment Opportunities will be given to all applicants regardless of their race sex age color religion national origin marital status veteran status non-job related physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.


Voluntary Self Identification of Race Gender Protected Veteran Status and Disability


Pre-employment physical background check and drug screening for all new hires

Salary Description
$36.98/hour

Employment Type

Full-Time

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