Industrial Electrician

Industrial Electrician – US Brick

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Hourly

Bonus: $1000 paid at 6 months of employment***

Schedule | Shift: Mon-Fri; 7AM to 3:30PM with call back & weekend work as needed.

Urgently hiring***

• Job Title: Industrial Electrician
• Location: Columbia, SC
• Job Type: Full-time
• Job Classification: Hourly
• Pay: $30 to $35 per hour, experience based + $1000 bonus paid at 6 months of employment***
• Department: Maintenance
• Schedule: Mon-Fri; 7AM to 3:30PM with call back & weekend work as needed.

Must be mechanically inclined & possess 3-5 years of electrical experience in heavy industrial manufacturing setting.

At US Brick, we are looking for a team member who rolls up the sleeves and gets it done in a safe, efficient, and thoughtful manner with a strong work ethic.

This role will report directly to the Director of Maintenance.

• Must possess 3-5 years of electrical experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing setting.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Ability to use a multi-meter to test and troubleshoot 24 VDC, 120 VAC, and 480
  
  VAC 3-phase power circuits.
• Conduct periodic safety and maintenance inspections to evaluate equipment for replacement and identify wear and damage.
• Use technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics to install, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair equipment, engines, and compressors.
• Have exceptional knowledge of tools and equipment repair.
• Understand the flow of the plant and identify priorities accordingly.
• Perform troubleshooting of breakdowns and tasks through our work order system.
• Maintain and upgrade current electrical prints and keep secure copies of all PLC programs.
• Maintain the inventory and supply of electrical parts.
• Design electrical control systems as needed.
• Communicate with supervisors regarding repair times and arranging scheduled repairs.
• Communicate with all department supervisors and personnel to find, diagnose and repair problems timely and efficiently.

• Install, diagnose, and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical components of industrial machinery and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills internally and externally (customers).
• Ability to learn full plant operations in a reasonable length of time and follow detailed instructions.
• Experience in multi-craft mechanical and electrical.
• Ability to troubleshoot various types of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, and parts specifications.
• Experience and/or training in hydraulic and pneumatic systems & controls.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work well with others.
• Understand and troubleshoot 3-phase motor controls.
• Work at heights safely.
• Excellent reliability through attendance and punctuality. Must be available to work overtime, weekends & call backs.
• Perform all jobs safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve safety, quality, and equipment reliability.

• High school or equivalent required.
• Physical labor ability: lift up to 75 lbs alone, up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Read, calibrate, write, speak English and basic math to record data correctly.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Committed to working in a zero-harm workplace.
• Work flexible hours when needed.
• Follow all safety, quality, production, environmental policies, and procedures.
• Be a good team member; assist others as needed.
• Contribute to team effort by performing other assigned duties as needed.

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company-paid Basic Life, Short Term Disability
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Work is performed primarily in a standard manufacturing setting. Production facilities are not climate controlled, and work is outdoors and indoors in all types of weather conditions and work environments.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand for extended lengths of time (i.e. flagging operations), walk, sit for extended lengths of time (i.e. operating equipment), drive, use hands and…