1st Shift - Electrician

Preformed Line Products Company; Albemarle, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Preformed Line Products Company in Albemarle, NC is seeking an Industrial Electrician/Maintenance professional for hourly, full-time work. You will install wiring, circuitry, and outlets to power equipment and lights, troubleshoot and repair systems, and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

You must read schematics, follow lockout/tagout procedures, and maintain a clean, safe work environment while guiding junior technicians as needed.

Qualifications

• Industrial Maintenance certificate/diploma or formal training required.
• 5+ years as an electrician/maintenance required.
• Read electrical schematics and technical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Read schematics to determine electrical needs for equipment.
• Test and replace electrical components; ensure safety with lockout/tagout.
• Install and replace bus duct disconnects and lighting; change fuses as needed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Lockout/Tagout

Education

Industrial Maintenance certificate/diploma

Job description

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Hourly Regular Full Time - Indirect Manual Labor Albemarle, NC, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1588

Salary Range: $30.12 To $37.26 Hourly

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Responsible for installation of all wiring, circuitry, and outlets needed to power equipment, lights, and physical structures within the facility and grounds of the property while ensuring adherence to the National Electrical Code. They are responsible for maintaining already installed systems, troubleshooting problems, and making repairs by performing the following duties:

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• 1. Reading schematics and technical diagrams to determine electrical needs for new and existing equipment.
• 2. Test and replace electrical components safely under lockout/tagout requirements. Install and replace bus duct disconnects to ensure safety of plant personnel and compliance with electrical code; replace lighting and change fuses in switch gear while equipment is energized or near energized parts.
• 3. Fasten junction boxes, panels, and conduit securely to walls, ceilings, and structural support using power tools and hardware.
• 4. Route and pull electrical cable through installed conduit systems to complete electrical installation process.
• 5. Identify, diagnose, and repair electrical problems using specialized tools like voltmeters, cable testers, and other diagnostic devices.
• 6. Inspect machinery or equipment to detect malfunctions and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems and make repairs.
• 7. Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime. Utilize maintenance software and file documentation accordingly.
• 8. Ensure compliance with safety regulations while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• 9. Provide technical direction and work activity instruction to other maintenance staff as needed.
• 10. Maintains a clean and safe working environment.

* Industrial Maintenance certificate/diploma/formal training required

* 5 plus years as an electrician/maintenance required