Electrician

**GENERAL DESCRIPTION:** This role completes advanced electrical repairs and assists in the day-to-day mechanical repairs. In addition, completes advanced repairs and adjustments to electrical devices as well as basic mechanical repairs as necessary. Performs advanced preventative maintenance on all machinery as assigned and successfully troubleshoots mechanical and electrical problems. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** Essential Duties: - Repairs, installs, replaces and tests electrical circuits, equipment and appliances using necessary hand tools and testing instruments. - Inspects and tests electrical lighting, signal, communication, fire alarm, and power circuits and equipment. - Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment, using suitable testing instruments. - Examines and tests elements of electrical systems to locate obvious faults, such as blown fuses, short circuits, broken wires, loose connections, and worn motor brushes. - Replaces faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, insulators, and other simple elements of electrical systems, fixtures and appliances. - Renews circuits either by isolating and cutting out defective wiring and replacing it with new wiring or by splicing ends of broken wires. - Replaces defective equipment parts such as gears, bushings and bearings and other related electrical parts. - As required, estimate materials needed and record time and materials expended on each work order. - Will have minor supervisory duties when General Laborer or Student Worker is assigned to assist in the work of the Electrician. - Install new and additional electrical work, remodeling, etc. - Perform maintenance and repair of motors, relays, magnetic starters, transformers, etc. - Install electrical conduit for installation of new equipment and wiring. - Be capable of installing and interconnecting transformers and repairing, maintaining, altering or installing wiring, cabling, and electrical equipment. - Troubleshoot electrical systems. - As required, be in an on call status and respond to emergencies on campus after hours. - Perform other related duties as assigned. **Skills:** Proficient in High Voltage (480/277V), (208/110V) and Low Voltage (24V) Systems and Control Cabinets. - Knowledge of Injection Molding Machines and Auxiliary Equipment – Dryers, Conveyers, Temperature Controllers, Granulators, and Blenders is preferred. - Knowledge of Manufacturing Facility Infrastructure – Air Compressors, Air Dryers, Chilled Water Systems is preferred. - Ability to Troubleshoot PLC Controllers, VFD Drives, Servo Motors, and Heating Components. - Ability to Inspect electrical components, such as Safety Lighting, Exit Signs, Transformers, Circuit Breakers and on various types of manufacturing machinery per NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) - Identify electrical problems using a variety of testing methods and diagnostic equipment. - Strong ability to read blueprints as well as use of hand tools and power tools. - Ability to work at heights, and confined space conditions as required. - Proficient Project Management skills to meet required project targets and deadlines. - Strong ability to work with key vendors and equipment suppliers. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work closely with all team members. - Maintenance and Troubleshooting Service Training will be provided by Arburg – our Injection Molding Machine Supplier **REQUIREMENTS:** **Education and Experience** - Possess thorough knowledge of codes pertaining to maintenance and installation of electrical systems. - Have and maintain a current Journeyman License and Maintenance Electrician License. - Good oral and written communications skills. - Understand the electrical symbols and interpretation of building and electrical prints. - High school, technical or trade school graduate. - Six (6) years in electrical trade. - Knowledge/Practice of all OSHA/NFPA standards **Physical Demands** - The physical demands described here are re…