Electrical Technician II - 2nd Shift Job Richmond area,Kentucky USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Description

Electrical Technician II’s are responsible for wiring PC boards, controls, switches, and various other electrical assemblies from schematics, layout diagrams, and written specifications.

Requirements Technical

Identify and properly wire general utility circuits and their components including but not limited to exit lights, GFCI’s, internal and external lighting fixtures, receptacles, and switches.

Layout, bend, and install EMT and rigid conduit according to NEC code.

Identify wire and cable to be used in installations based on prints and diagrams.

Safely pull and run cable and wire, adhering to conduit or cable tray fill requirements.

Properly terminate a variety of wire and cable in panels, circuits, and various electrical components including switch gear, UPSs, transformers, circuit breakers, relays, terminal blocks, VFDs, etc.

Layout and mount a variety of electrical components and fixtures according to mechanical drawings and code requirements.

Troubleshoot and diagnose causes of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure and make necessary repairs, adjustments, or changes, ensuring these changes are relayed to proper channels for drawing redlines and updates.

Electrical Theory and Code

Understand, interpret, and follow current NEC code, MSHA code, and other codes as necessary to install electrical circuits, electrical components, and proper grounding and bonding infrastructure.

Read and interpret a variety of mechanical and electrical prints including single line and three line wire diagrams, control schematics, and cable schedules.

Use a strong foundation in electrical theory to problem‑solve and troubleshoot electrical issues or failures.

Consult job travelers to find required information for the project including prints, torque sheets, bills of materials, and any other pertinent special customer requirements.

Tools and Equipment

Safely operates and properly uses – wire strippers, crimpers, drills, utility knives, conduit benders, reciprocating saws, and other hand and power tools as required.

Read and use Multimeters, Volt‑Ohm meters, Hi‑pot equipment.

Use overhead crane, forklift, hoists, to assist in electrical assembly and moving materials/projects.

Properly care for and maintain tools in good operating condition; ensure tools and equipment is properly stored at the end of each shift.

Other Essential Duties

Maintains regular and consistent job attendance, comes to work on time.
Follows and complies with IE Core Values.
Follow and comply with IE safety program including Cardinal Safety Rules.
Must maintain a safe and clean work area at all times.

Position Summary

Electrical Technician II’s are responsible for wiring PC boards, controls, switches, and various other electrical assemblies from schematics, layout diagrams, and written specifications.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

2,000-4,000 hours of on the job electrician experience.
Passes IE Electrical Technician 2 Competency Test with a score of 75% or higher.

Language Ability

Ability to read, interpret, understand electrical schematics/ drawings and specification charts and make direct application to project set up and final product. Must be able to read, and understand production reports related to quality, and quantity. Must be able to write NCR’s and comply with safety rules. Must be able to establish productive and effective communication ties and relationships with co‑workers, supervisors, customers, and staff.

Math

Ability

Ability to compute electrical calculations – ohms, resistance, voltage, fusing capacity, etc. Must be able to accurately follow schematics and electrical drawings and wire match such. Ability to understand and know company operation costs and production costs and production overrun costs. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

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