What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician position at American Axle & Mfg., Inc.?
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ElectricianJob Description Summary
Seeking an experienced industrial electrician with 3-phase 480V and industrial troubleshooting, experience with Allen Bradley and Fanuc programs Also experience to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatus and fixtures, using hand, power and precision measuring tools. The electrician diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. The electrician is responsible for the connection of wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. Responsible for observing and following all safety regulations and required PPE.Job Description:
- Ability to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatus and fixtures.
- Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the country, state and federal levels.
- Perform rigging activities, safety related functions and other miscellaneous electrical functions.
- Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power).
- Demonstrate mechanical knowledge.
- Must possess demonstrated ability to safely utilize a forklift and manlift.
- Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot PLC's.
- Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
- Proficient in testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
- Perform duties in a work environment that will be hot, cold, dirty and fast paced.
- Self-starter yet able to take orders as directed.
- Must have good communication skills and be able to interface with machine operators and set up personnel to troubleshoot equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Education
- High School Diploma and successful completion of trade school or equivalent.
- Possession of a certified journeyperson's card (or similar contractual Journeyperson status) or documentation of eight years minimumof experience in specific trade fromprevious employerson company letterhead.
- Availability to work overtime and flexible schedule as requested within union facility agreement.
- Flexibility to work any shift with advance notice.
- Available to work any shift as required.
- Abilityto pass pre-employment physical including drug testing
- Abilityto pass pre-employment background check.
About Dauch:
Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.
Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.