Electrician

SUMMARY:

Perform maintenance on electrical equipment as needed to ensure a safe and productive facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform basic maintenance duties to include changing bearings, build and mount brackets for switches, photo eyes, sensors
• Self-directed and able to work independently.
• Perform welding and minor fabrication projects.
• Make necessary improvements to machines and programs.
• Assist work group teams in completion of team projects.
• Help in training, as needed, in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Perform all functions to the highest level of safety requirements, including LOTO.
• A strong mechanical background.
• Ability to trouble-shoot complex electrical issues.
• Have own tools.
• Prior forklift driving experience with ability to become certified.
• Ability to work overtime including weekends as required.
• Must support the team in achieving all Safety, Production and Quality goals.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Must have an Oregon Limited Journeyman mfg. plant license or higher.
• You need to be proficient with AB, PLC.
• Need to understand closed loop position controls, Encoders, electronic brakes, boiler controls, domino printers, European schematics and controls.
• Ability to learn new equipment swiftly.
• Blueprint reading ability
• General maintenance terminology, pneumatic, hydraulic.
• Valid driver’s license

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Clear and effective communication and listening skills with internal and external customers and suppliers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
• Ability to calculate basic percentages.
• Algebra

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions.
• Sense of urgency on down equipment
• Attention to detail

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to walk, stand or sit for over 2/3 of your shift.
• Ability to use and reach with your hands and arms.
• Ability to climb or balance over 2/3 of your shift.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl over 2/3 of your shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Use of personal protective equipment is always required. (Hearing protection and safety glasses)
• General mill environment. High noise, dust, forklift and pedestrian traffic.