What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician, Class A position at Nichols Portland Inc?
Follow all ISO 14001/IATF 16949 Procedures and Work Instructions relevant to your work area.
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.
Replaces faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devises.
Repair and adjust electric furnace components.
Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
Must have the ability to perform the following tasks, as well as train others on how to perform the following tasks: sweeper, trash compactor, power tools, electric and manual hoists, electric meters, computers, general facility repairs, tumbling repairs, water re-circulating system, molding press repairs, pusher oven repair, conventional oven repair, sizing press repair, machinery cleaning, oil and grease equipment, preventative maintenance, general electrical skills, repair/replace damaged electric wires or cables, lighting, power supply to plant and electrical cabinets, and equipment electrical components-transformers, relays, switches & motors.
Must have the ability to perform the following tasks without assistance: threaders, mig welder, oxy acetylene, plasma cutter, band saw, rigging, forklift, scissor lift, micrometer, air compressors and dryers, lathes, mills, cleaning and painting, basic math, propane filling, problem solving, installation of pipe and conduit, basic blue print reading, layout plans for wiring and conduit installation, electric panel and power installation, able to read and understand electrical schematics, PLC, and NEC Handbook.
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 and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school. Extra experience and/or training must be present for Class A consideration. Must be “electrically-inclined.”
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must be certified to operate a forklift.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, apparatuses, and electrical/electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, as well as have the ability to train and assist employees in the electrical function of the maintenance department.