EC1023 Maint Electrician - McEwen Plant One - 1st Shift

Nashville Wire Products; McEwen (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Wire Products in McEwen, Tennessee, seeks an experienced electrician/maintenance technician to repair, install, and test electrical circuits and equipment according to diagrams. You will work with hand tools and testing instruments to diagnose faults and ensure wiring integrity.

Responsibilities include replacing faulty components, inspecting systems for code compliance, and maintaining a safe, efficient work environment on site.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and comprehend instructions and memos.
• Accurate math and measurement skills for repairs.
• Knowledge of mechanics, shop math, and machinery procedures.

Responsibilities

• Repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits and equipment.
• Isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other equipment.
• Use ammeter, ohmmeter, voltmeter, and testing lamp for diagnostics.
• Replace faulty switches, sockets, and other electrical components.
• Inspect equipment and diagnose trouble and ensure safety compliance.
• Dismantle machinery and replace defective parts such as gears or brushes.
• Mount motors/transformers/lighting fixtures and follow diagram specs.
• Ensure work conforms to local building and safety codes.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Math

Mechanical knowledge

Blueprints

Teamwork

Education

Certificate from college/technical school

Job description

Repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits and equipment within an establishment using hand tools, and testing instruments. Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using ammeter, ohmmeter, voltmeter, and/or testing lamp.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits and equipment.
• Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment.
• Performs duties using ammeter, ohmmeter, voltmeter, and/or testing lamp.
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems.
• Inspects equipment and diagnoses trouble.
• Dismantles electrical machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes, and armatures.
• Mount motors, transformers, and lighting fixtures into position and completes circuits according to diagram specifications.
• Inspects completed work and insures that work conforms to requirements of local building and safety codes.
• Responsible for conducting all works in a safe, clean and orderly manner.
• May perform other duties as requested.
• May participate on project teams as requested.

Organization Relationship

Plant Manager
Production Supervisor
EC1023

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills And Knowledge Required

• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to present information in one-on-one situations to customers and other employees.
• Math Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, whole numbers, fractions, & decimals.
• Other Skills: Knowledge of mechanics, shop math, and machinery procedures. Ability to work within close tolerances of .001 to .003 inches. Ability to work from blueprints and/or sketches.

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 talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee is moderately required to stand, walk, or sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lifting Frequency: Occasional heavy lifting 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
• Vision: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Repetitive Hand Action: Firm grasping - the ability to exert sufficient grip to pick-up a case of 12 oz. soft drinks or to pick-up a bowling ball. Requires approximate grip strength of 45-60 lbs. on a hand dynamometer.
• Fine Manipulation of Hands/Fingers: Sufficient coordination to place and screw a small washer on a bolt, to pick-up clip from a desk top, or pick up a dime off a counter top. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Ability to work in two (2) person teams.

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 frequently works near and/or with moving mechanical parts. The employee has moderate risk of electric shock. The employee occasionally works near fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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