Amerex - Industrial Maintenance Electrician

McWane, Inc.; Trussville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerex, a global leader in fire suppression products, is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to perform electrical construction, maintenance, and panel wiring in a manufacturing environment. You will read drawings, troubleshoot controls, and ensure compliance with safety programs while supporting continuous operations.

The role requires at least 3 years of commercial/industrial electrical experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with MS Excel and maintenance software.

Qualifications

• 3 years commercial or industrial electrical construction experience.
• Experience with electrical, pneumatics & hydraulics schematics is desirable.
• Excellent communications and people skills.
• Legible handwriting and basic computer skills; MS Excel a plus.
• Familiarity with email and computer-based maintenance software.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks to maintain safety standards and improve equipment reliability.
• Carry out electrical construction tasks, install and wire panels, read drawings.
• Complete preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, controls, and wiring.
• Monitor operations to meet quality and safety standards.
• Follow safety procedures including LOTO, confined space, and respirator rules.
• Use diagrams, manuals, and specifications to guide work.
• Identify and locate problems using diagnostic tools and observation.
• Maintain documentation accurately and timely.
• Work overtime or adjust schedule as needed.

Skills

Commercial electrical construction

Electrical maintenance

PLC

Welding / fabrication

Safety awareness

Overtime willingness

Tools

MS Excel

Maintenance software

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at Amerex. Our company stands as a global leader in fire suppression products, driven by our commitment to our team members, communities, and customers. We embrace individual differences and actively recruit team members from diverse backgrounds and skill sets, irrespective of race, gender, or ethnicity. At Amerex, we are dedicated to continuous collaboration and innovation, striving to remain leaders in our industry.

Every position is rooted in a culture that aligns with eight guiding principles:Teamwork, Excellence, Communication, Leadership, Environment, Safety, Accountability,andTrust. These principles are the foundation of McWane, Inc. and serve as a compass, offering personal guidance to navigate daily work situations.

Overview

Perform tasks to maintain safety standards, increase equipment reliability, preform electrical construction actives at the journey man level and satisfy production needs by ensuring the efficient operation of machinery and equipment safely and properly.

Responsibilities

• Journey man electrical experience.
• Knowledge of construction codes, proficient at running conduit, build and wiring panels, read electrical drawings.
• Complete preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery
• Trouble shoot and repair equipment, machinery, electric controls, panel construction, wiring.
• Safely modify & install energy control devices
• Monitor equipment and operations to meet quality and safety standards
• Comply with LOTO, Confined Space, Respirator & other applicable training and procedures
• Follow diagrams, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions & engineering specs
• Locates sources of problems by observing equipment in operation; listening for problems; talking to operator or supervisors, manufacturer’s manual and using precision measuring and testing equipment
• Adjust functional parts of devices and controls.
• Follow all processes and procedures associated with the Safety Management Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Maintenance, PLC, electrical, welding / fabrication experience a plus
• Must have 3 years Commercial and or industrial electrical construction experience
• Excellent communications and people skills
• Legible handwriting, basic computer skills required. Experience with MS Excel a plus
• To utilize email and computer-based maintenance software
• Read & understand instructions, drawings and electrical, pneumatics & hydraulic schematics
• Complete paperwork accurately and timely
• Self-directed
• Adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations
• Must provide tools as required to complete job duties
• Willingness to work overtime and schedule changes on short notice

Physical Requirements

This position may involve potential exposure to hazardous materials, and environmental changes (heat/cold), and the employee must be able to work under stress occasioned by production requirements, personnel, and the needs of other departments, utilizing proper body mechanics.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical activities required of this job include but are not limited to considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body include climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, standing, stooping, and handling tools and materials.

The employee must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force to frequently lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time; however, it may involve walking and standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.