Electrician

Bedford Weaving Inc.

Bedford (VA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurnace

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays (7)

Life Insurance (Company provided with…

On the job training

Several bonus opportunities

Job summary

Bedford Weaving, Inc. in Bedford, Virginia is seeking an Industrial Electrician to inspect, fix, and maintain electrical systems for lumber manufacturing. The role requires troubleshooting motors, generators, PLCs, and control circuits, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

On-site work with opportunities for improvements and cost savings in a long-standing production facility. The ideal candidate holds a Journeyman Industrial Electrician certification and can work independently, contributing

Qualifications

Journeyman Industrial Electrician certification preferred.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems.
Experience with PLCs and motor controls.
Strong problem solving and safety focus.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Plant manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect, install, troubleshoot, repair, and service electrical equipment including motors, generators, pumps, and controls.
Perform work requiring knowledge of electrical theory, codes, and materials.
Provide feedback into the Preventive Maintenance system.
Follow process documentation and quality procedures.
Run conduit and wire/rewire systems.
Diagnose and repair motors, controllers, PLCs.
Identify opportunities for improvements and cost savings.
Work off ladders and skyreach.
Support maintenance with mechanical breakdowns when necessary.

Education

Journeyman Industrial Electrician certification

Tools

PLCs

Programmable controllers

Job description

Company Description

Nestled in the historic town of Bedford, Virginia, Bedford Weaving has been a staple in the community for many years. After starting as a silk weaving mill in the 1930s, Belding-Heminway, one of the oldest textile companies founded in this country, purchased the company. Belding-Heminway continued to operate until Mr. Garbarini purchased the business in 1982 and the company has continued to see success and growth through subsequent generations of the Garbarini family. Belding-Hemingway played an important role in the manufacturing of thread for parachutes during WWII1. The Garbarini family has kept this rich tradition alive today by continuing to supply to companies that produce American made products.

Job Description

Inspect, install, troubleshoot, repair, and service (includes calibration and preventative/predictive maintenance) electrical equipment such as motors, generators, pumps, heavy duty machines, illumination systems, environmental regulating systems, communication systems and associated electrical and electronic controls.
Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principle, statutory codes, properties of materials and principles of operation of electrical equipment.
Provide feedback into the Preventive Maintenance system.
Follows all process documentation and quality procedures.
Run conduit and wire/rewire systems.
Ability to understand, maintain, and troubleshoot AC/DC motors, generators, and associated machine controls including programmable controllers, computers, and electronics used in a lumber manufacturing environment.
Diagnose and repair issues with motors, controllers, PLCs.
Utilize knowledge and skills to recognize opportunities for improvements and savings.
Ability to work off ladders and skyreach.
Support maintenance department with mechanical breakdowns when necessary.

About You

Preferred Journeyman Industrial Electrician certification.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment, hydraulic equipment, control circuits, motors, motor control circuits, and other electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
Variable speed drive experience preferable Control Techniques.
Strong problem solving skills.
Commitment to working safely and efficiently coupled with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Preferred plant manufacturing experience.
Attention to safety and efficiency is a must.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen as well as a background investigation (including criminal courts history, social security name and number verification).

The Company Provides Reasonable Accommodations For Disabilities.

Please no phone calls. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via the provided email.

No relocation or sponsorship at this time.

Bedford Weaving, Inc. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes sent by search firms to any employee at Bedford Weaving, Inc. via any form of communication and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this or any position will be considered the sole property of Bedford Weaving, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Bedford Weaving, Inc. as a result of the referral or through other means. Thank you for your understanding.

Benefits

Medical Insurnace
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays (7)
Life Insurance (Company provided with the option to purchase additional coverage)
On the job training
Several bonus opportunities