Electrician

Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors and programmable controllers.

Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.

Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.

Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other maintenance workers, such as Maintenance Machine Repairer and Maintenance Tool Maker to diagnose malfunction.

Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches and motors and positions sensing devices.

Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.

Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors.

Utilizes robot controller, teach pendent and programmable controller to program automated machinery, such as robots, to operate automated machinery, to test for malfunctions and to verify repairs.

Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit and electrical apparatus in buildings.

Diagnoses and replaces fault mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requires ability to understand and carry out assigned duties effectively. Knowledge needed of specialized business processes such as elementary accounting procedures, operation of equipment such as bookkeeping and billing machines, basic computer operations and normal office procedures. (High school plus additional specialized courses or experience)

EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Journeyperson license.
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