Master Electrician

Job Description Summary

The Master Electrician performs all of the functions of an Electrician “A” and will work without supervision. He or she must also possess the skills necessary to complete a job without the assistance of other Maintenance Shop personnel. This position reports directly to the Supervisor of the Electric Shop.

• Effectively troubleshoots electrical control circuits
• Modifies existing control circuits and designs new circuits as necessary to provide proper machine operation
• Disconnects & reconnects piping, coupling installation & alignment, drilling & tapping
• Must be familiar with PLC operation and troubleshooting
• Analyzes the breakdown for cause, corrective actions and evaluate other possible damage
• Specifies required parts and fills out paperwork for ordering or re-ordering
• Is subject to 24 hour call.
• Performs other duties as directed.

• High School Diploma
• At least 5 years experience in a manufacturing or factory environment
• 4 Years of apprenticeship; preferred but not required

• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Excellent organizational skills
• Able to do basic math
• Able to work independently with attention to detail
• Able to follow direction and work effectively in a team environment
• Able to respond to stressful situations in a professional, courteous manner
• Able to work various times during day, night or weekend hours
• Able to effectively prioritize assignments to meet long-term and short-term deadlines
• Able to train and direct other employees
• Able to process product and technical knowledge with varied equipment and automation processes.
• Must have reliable form of transportation
• Must have either a cell phone or home land line

• Fluency in English
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus but not required
• Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written form to employees, management, executives, and clients

• Able to identify, define and resolve problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Able to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in mathematical, written or oral form
• Able to interpret written and oral instructions, and to read, analyze and interpret, operating & maintenance instructions or regulations

• Able to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, or controls
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus
• May require sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Able to move/carry objects up to 50 lbs

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, but safety equipment is provided.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud, but safety equipment is provided.
• Must work in close quarters, from scaffolds and ladders at times.
• Exposed to an appreciable amount of unpleasant work conditions; heat, dirt, dust, oil, wetness and other variables.
• Exposed to possibility of electrical shock, falls, cuts and abrasion.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by Homasote and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE