Industrial Maintenance Electrician

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industrial maintenance electrician dover, new jersey. Job . Maintenance electrician opening in dover new jersey. Must have a strong electrical background and must have at least 5 years of electrical experience in high speed manufacturing. The starting wage is $36.75hr. Electricians needed for: 3rd shift sun-thurs 10:30pm-7:00am.

Job description:

maintenance electrician.

this position provides electrical support to the plant and takes preventative measures to maintain functioning electrical systems.

• assist in the implementation of ehs values and policy statements and accompanying principles.
• comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory ehs regulations.
• wear all required personal protective equipment (ppe).
• report all job-related illness and injuries (per employee handbook).
• report all safety, health and environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
• attend all ehs training.

• maintain and install electrical systems and equipment as specified by supervision or senior electrician (motors, transformers, wiring, switches, heaters, alarm systems, etc.).
• inspect circuits and wiring for specified shielding and grounding and repair or rewire system according to building codes and safety regulations.
• proficient in preventive maintenance of all electrical equipment in the plant.
• possess some knowledge of programmable controllers and associated equipment.
• assist in the training of equal or less senior electricians.
• may be requested to perform minor mechanical maintenance functions when necessary.
• must properly complete and abide by all safety procedures and training classes provided as standard to all maintenance colleagues within the department.
• applies knowledge of the plant power and light systems to locate and evaluate electrical malfunctions and perform repairs (e.g., replacing burnt out elements and fuses, bypassing or replacing defective wiring, cleaning and adjusting contact points).

• ability to read simple ladder logic.
• ability to read a variety of blueprints.
• ability to troubleshoot plc inputs/outputs and analog signals.
• ability to setup vfds and troubleshoot alarm codes.
• familiar with hmi computers.
• familiar with an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• comfortable with the troubleshooting of high voltage equipment (600v).

• requires lifting/carrying of up to 50 lbs. On an occasional basis from waist to knuckle level.
• requires lifting of up to 70 lbs. On an occasional basis from floor to waist height.
• any weights over 70 lbs. Require the use of assistive devices and/or second person assist.
• push/pull forces of up to 200 lbs. Involving tools, parts and other service requirements.
• this job requires the use of a face piece to face respirator and therefore, you must be clean shaven in the areas where the face piece meets the face.

the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

• this position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
• employees must be legally authorized to work in the united states.
• verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• no relocation benefit is offered for this position.
• candidates residing within 50 miles radius of dover, nj will only be considered.
• high school diploma or ged from an accredited institution.
• requires a minimum of 4 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment in an electrician role.

• assist in the layout and wiring of new installations.
• maintain all assigned work areas in as clean, orderly, and safe condition as circumstances allow.
• possess working knowledge of electrical code requirements.