What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Technician position at Glen-Gery?
About the Company
Glen-Gery Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brickworks Limited. Brickworks Limited (“The Group”) is a large Australian-listed group of companies. The Group has been in operation since the early 1900s, has a market capitalization exceeding $2.5 billion, and operates across 3 core business segments: Building Products, Land & Development, and Investments. The Group employs more than 2,000 FTE employees and operates nationally across Australia, recently acquiring Glen-Gery Corporation to add operations in the USA.
Founded in 1890, Glen-Gery Corporation is one of the nation’s largest brick manufacturers and operates eight brick manufacturing facilities. Glen-Gery products are sold nationally through a network of over 500 distributors as well as in Canada. Since entering the USA in 2018, Brickworks have acquired Sioux City Brick, Redland Brick and the distribution business of Southfield Corporation in Illinois and Indiana (Illinois Brick, Indiana Brick). The combined North American business now has more than 900 employees, operates across 40 locations, including 8 brick plants, 26 masonry supply/retail locations and 3 design studios.
Position Summary
This position requires strong electrical experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
As the Electrical Technician, you will install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and parts, such as, motors, hydraulic pneumatic, be adept at installing, repairing, troubleshooting and maintaining PLC and/or computer-controlled production equipment and controls to include Modicon and Allen Bradley equipment.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Must be able to read prints, diagrams, schematics, programs and operating instructions and have a record of dependability and outstanding job attendance
- Assist in the maintaining of preventive maintenance schedule for all electronics/equipment
- Must be able to troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on a wide variety of industrial equipment including hydraulics, pneumatics and conveyors
- Troubleshooting maintaining and installing electrical equipment.
- Provide technical assistance on the design, repair, or improvement of equipment
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years of hands-on experience as an Electrician within a manufacturing environment
- An Associate degree in Electrical Technology and/or graduation from an acceptable Technical Training Institution in an electrical or electronic systems program is preferred.
- Experience with PLC (Allen Bradley) and/or computer-controlled production equipment
- Must be able to read and understand complex program and equipment manuals with a high degree of comprehension and accuracy
- Possess experience in AC/DC motor control.
Glen-Gery offers a competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and 401(k) plan.
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