Industrial Electrician

Industrial Plant Electrician

Johns Manville is currently hiring Industrial Plant Electrician at our Penbryn, NJ plant. The Industrial Electrician works under the general supervision of the shift supervisor, performing all electrical maintenance on equipment to maximize productivity while maintaining safety and quality standards. We are searching for individuals who are dependable, responsible and quality-minded who have a history of working safely in a manufacturing environment.

We follow the DuPont Schedule, employees work 12-hour shifts over a 28-day repeat cycle. Working four-night shifts, three days off, work three-day shifts, one day off, work three-night shifts, three days off and work four-day shifts, then seven days off.

• High School diploma or GED
• Electrical Journeyman certification, or 5+ years of verified experience as an Industrial maintenance electrician in a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and handle multiple priorities and projects.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence legibly.

• Be an active participant in the safety process and practice safe work habits at all times.
• Assemble and install all types of new or repaired electrical circuits, systems, instrumentation and equipment, including, but not limited to, motors, regulators, controllers, generators, switches, etc.
• Inspect electrical equipment and machinery, diagnose faulty operation, determine proper corrective action, document in maintenance scheduling program, and make indicated repairs.
• Make meggar, voltmeter, ammeter, ground locating and other electrical tests. Possess working knowledge of electrical distribution systems and switch gear. Must know Underwriter codes, national codes, state and local codes, company rules and regulations and comply with them.
• Configure, commission, troubleshoot & start up any AC/DC Drive, any (HMI) Human Machine Interface current, (PLC) Programmable Logic Controller or (DCS) Distributive Control System, current and future.
• Read, comprehend and make basic electrical prints and mark-up for electrical installations.
• Dismantle and assemble electrical motors and allied equipment of most types, repairing cleaning, and replacing parts.
• Install and repair electrical conduit and cable, including connections, controls, grounding, etc.
• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with co-workers from all departments and immediate supervisor/manager.
• Make out work orders, requisitions, inspection reports, time distribution, material usage, etc., and perform other clerical duties necessary to maintain proper records relative to the work performed.
• Direct, assist, and instruct other co-workers on jobs where it is necessary to work together or when requested by supervisor.
• Keep a clean and organized work area.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and communicate accurately with coworkers. The employee will frequently engage in repetitive motions. The employee must frequently lift, push or pull 50 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Visual acuity is required to work around and with machinery including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This job is in an industrial, manufacturing environment. The job requires working frequently around and with heavy machinery with moving mechanical parts, industrial ovens, and mobile equipment. The environment is not climate controlled, and employees must be able to work in environments that may be extremely hot and humid or cold depending upon the operation and the season. Walking surfaces can be wet, dusty, and uneven.

Areas of the building where work must be done have high noise levels, vibration, and/or fumes. Some working areas contain the presence of airborne particles which can irritate the skin or eyes. The manufacturing process involves toxic or caustic chemicals. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment which includes steel-toed shoes, ear protection, eye protection, gloves, head protection and in certain areas may be required to wear dust masks or respirators.

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

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