What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical/Instrumentation Apprentice position at McKinley Paper?
Join the Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Department at McKinley Paper, where you will gain hands-on experience while enrolled in the State Apprenticeship Program. As an Electrical/Instrumentation Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced professionals, attend classes at a regional Wisconsin Technical College, and develop valuable skills in maintaining and troubleshooting industrial electrical systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn in a dynamic manufacturing environment, supporting the operation and reliability of advanced machinery and equipment throughout the facility. McKinley Paper is committed to fostering growth and technical expertise in its team members, making it an excellent place to launch your career in the electrical and instrumentation field.ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the State Apprenticeship Program, including attending required daytime classes at a regional Wisconsin Technical College and completing additional study as needed.Receive, interpret, and complete work orders as assigned by supervisors.Maintain and repair a variety of machinery and equipment, including motor controls, motors, drives, switches, MCCs, lighting, conduit installation, and other electrical equipment throughout the facility and remote locations.Service and maintain paper gauging system scanners and peripheral devices used for measurement and control.Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical problems in machinery, including control loop devices and processes.Analyze control loops to identify and correct problem areas.Teach and mentor others in equipment maintenance, repair, and related activities.Read and interpret electrical drawings and prints.Apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, decimals, basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry in daily tasks.Conduct preventive, predictive, visual, and diagnostic maintenance to support equipment reliability.Operate equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, personnel carriers, cranes, and hoists as needed.Assist in developing job aids and provide technical guidance and training to others in the department.Support engineers, supervisors, operations, and other trades personnel with technical expertise for problem-solving, installations, and system improvements.Work overtime during emergencies, as well as weekends, holidays, and shift work as required for training or operational needs.Service and maintain environmental emissions monitoring systems.Maintain a high level of safety awareness and comply with all company safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, PPE, and Hot Work.Keep a daily log of on-the-job training activities.Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.QualificationsEnrollment in or eligibility for the State Apprenticeship Program.Ability to attend daytime classes at a regional Wisconsin Technical College.Successful completion of the apprenticeship aptitude test, pre-work screening functional test, and trial period.Strong computer skills and willingness to learn new software systems, including programming and communications software.Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and prints.Understanding of mathematical concepts such as fractions, decimals, basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.Excellent attendance and punctuality.Commitment to maintaining and upgrading technical knowledge through on-the-job and technical training, including after normal work hours if required.Strong safety awareness and adherence to safety protocols.
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