Electrician

This Role In Summary

The Electrician function specializes in the installation, repairs, and maintenance of electrical components, wiring, and electrical equipment in all machinery and facilities. This role utilizes tools and testing equipment to complete electrical work and typically works on the most complex aspects of projects.

• Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
• Figure layout, install, and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment, such as switches, relays, and circuit‑breaker panels, fastening in place with screws or bolts, using hand tools and power tools.
• Install, connect, test, and sustain electrical systems for a variety of purposes, including climate control, security, and communications.
• Prepare sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follow diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit, using tools such as hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender.
• Pull wiring through conduit, assisted by an electrician helper.
• Splice wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, using knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps.
• Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment, using hand tools.
• Connect power cables to equipment, such as electric ranges or motors, and install grounding leads.
• Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Repair faulty equipment or systems.
• Cut and weld steel structural members, using flame‑cutting and welding equipment.
• Hold a license when required.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certifications/Licenses:
  Journeyman Industrial Electrician card from a verified 8,000‑hour program.
• Ability to obtain a PIT License.
• Work Experience:
  
  If lacking a Journeyman card, candidates must have at least 5 years of documented experience as an Industrial Electrician.
• Technical/Product Knowledge:
  Proficiency with PLC Machine Controls.

• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move heavier items with assistance.
• Ability to remain on feet for extended periods (8–12 hours) and navigate a large‑scale manufacturing floor. This includes frequent walking, climbing stairs or ladders, and standing on concrete surfaces.
• Frequent requirement to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to access electrical panels, wiring, and machinery in confined spaces.
• High level of precision and finger dexterity required for handling small components, intricate wiring, and operating specialized hand and power tools.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision (essential for wire identification), peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work is performed in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with exposure to high noise levels; PPE required.
• Exposure to varied temperatures and proximity to moving mechanical parts, robotics, and high‑voltage electrical systems.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel‑toed boots.

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