Electrical Worker; Entry Level – Tier 3

Position: Electrical Worker (Entry Level – Tier 3)
Electrical Worker (Entry Level – Tier
3)

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Electrical Worker (Entry Level – Tier
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RRC SIFANG AMERICA INCORPORATED (“CRRC”) is a passenger railcar manufacturer in Chicago, Illinois. The passenger railcar manufacturing process includes 2 bargained-for work disciplines: assembly and electrical.

The instant job description relates specifically to electrical work during the production of passenger railcars.

Summary

Electrical Workers are separated into 4 classifications/categories, namely Entry Level, Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3. As specified below, said classifications are separated by, among other considerations, skill sets, experience, and proficiency.

In general, Electrical Workers are responsible for wiring, assembling, connecting, and testing (specifically not including testing required during the commissioning process) electrical components on railcars under varying levels of supervision (depending on classification) while following drawings, schematics, procedures, and other written documentation, instructions, directives, and protocols. Electrical Workers will also participate in the testing/commissioning portion of the production process by providing support to Commissioning and Functional Engineers, and other high-level engineering and/or technical personnel, as directed, by specifically assisting with wiring for the continuity test, insulation test, and high voltage/potential (hipot) test.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Interpreting and using electrical schematics, drawings, process procedures, and other written documentation to prepare materials and tools, and to complete assembly of components;
• Sorting, routing, crimping, and terminating wires to electrical components;
• Using basic diagnostics tools such as multimeters to test, and trouble-shoot wire connections (not related to commissioning work), as required;
• Disassembling and recovering components for testing and commissioning, during the continuity, insulation, and high voltage/potential tests, as directed by Commissioning Engineers and other such specially-skilled personnel;
• Trimming and insulating stripped wiring utilizing heat shrink tubing;
• Disconnecting and restoring cable shunts and relevant tooling;
• Completing paperwork, such as quality confirmation forms, as required in the process;
• Following all safety protocols, and company policies and procedures;
• Complete work documentation;
• Maintaining a neat, clean, and organized work area; and
• Performing other tasks, as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Competencies and Characteristics

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies and have the following characteristics:

• Have the ability to work in a safe fashion
• Have the ability to produce a quality product
• Have great hand-eye coordination
• Have a technical aptitude (of varying degrees, depending on classification)
• Have the ability to bring value to the assigned project and to CRRC, as a whole
• Have the ability to troubleshoot, as necessary
• Have the ability to collaborate and coordinate with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and executive personnel in the Production Department and in other CRRC Departments
• Have the ability to communicate well with others
• Have the ability to draft documents of varying types
• Have the ability to meet work, task, and project deadlines
• Have the ability to multitask
• Have the ability to follow instructions properly and accurately
• Have flexibility with respect to the work schedule as warranted by operational/production needs and as permitted by the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Have excellent time management skills
• Have credibility and be trustworthy

Work Environment

Passenger railcar production facility with mobile equipment, heavy machinery, and high voltages

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 40…