Electrician

wam-global-careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverine Advanced Materials in Blacksburg, VA is seeking an Electrician to plan layouts, install and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, and control equipment in a manufacturing setting.

You will perform conduit installation, wiring pulls, testing, troubleshooting, and ensure safety and compliance with NFPA standards. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent and Journeyman certification, with the ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; Journeyman certification required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan layouts and install/repair wiring, fixtures, and control equipment.
• Install electrical conduit and perform wiring pulls.
• Splice wires and connect power to equipment; test continuity and safety.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E/79 and NEC standards.
• Read blueprints and follow diagrams for proper installations.
• Enter work orders into Plexus and maintain logs.

Skills

Electrical theory

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Journeyman certification

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

PLC software

Job description

About Wolverine Advanced Materials

Wolverine Advanced Materials produces and sells performance-critical, specialty elastomer-coated metals used in gaskets for automotive & industrial applications; automotive brake noise insulators and NVH (noise, vibration & harshness) damping solutions for automotive.

Wolverine employs approximately 600 people worldwide and has manufacturing operations in Virginia, Florida, Germany, and China, as well as sales & technical offices in Michigan, Germany, Japan, China, Brazil, and India.

Wolverine Advanced Materials, an entity of Center Rock Capital, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials. Our core competency is in performance-critical, specialty elastomer–coated metals that offer damping and seal-ability solutions in the automotive and gasket industries.

Center Rock Capital is a company where they see potential where others may not look; and as a team we can find the right solution to the right challenge.

For more information, visit centerrockcp.com or wamglobal.com.

About the role

The Electrician will plan layouts, install, and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatuses, and control equipment by performing the following duties.

What you’ll do

• 1. Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access to future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
• 2. Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before the completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.
• 3. Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit.
• 4. Pulls wiring through conduit.
• 5. Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps.
• 6. Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
• 7. Installs control and distributions apparatuses such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels.
• 8. Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads.
• 9. Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
• 10. Observes functioning of installed equipment or systems to detect hazards and needs for adjustment, relocation, or replacement.
• 11. Recommends changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
• 12. Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance.
• 13. Repairs faulty equipment or systems.
• 14. Notifies supervisor of safety or quality concerns.
• 15. Assists Maintenance Mechanic in plant mechanical repairs.
• 16. Enters logs of all work orders into Plexus.
• 17. Cleans tools, equipment, machines, and work area.
• 18. Performs other duties as assigned through supervisor.

The above is intended to describe the general content of, and the requirements for, the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year-college or technical school. Masters or Journeyman certification required. Knowledge of basic computer and keyboard use. Blueprint reading skill required. Industrial Maintenance Background required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, and commission, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to troubleshoot using PLC software/knowledge
• Ability to work within NFPA 79 wiring standards
• Ability to work within NFPA 70E Arc Flash standards
• Knowledge of NEC 2010
• Ability to work any continuous of fixed shift schedule including any day of the calendar week as required for operation of the position and mandatory overtime as implemented by management.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Wolverine Advanced Materials is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company

Key Behavioral Traits for Success:

• Safety – Always has safety as their priority; is comfortable addressing safety deficiencies with other employees; and functions as a safety advocate.
• Quality – Able to maintain high standards; do work right the first time and inspect material for flaws; reinforce excellence as a fundamental priority.
• Attention to Detail – Able to be alert in a high-risk environment; follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor gauges, instruments, or processes, concentrate on routine work details, and maintain a system of records.
• Interpersonal Communication Skills – Able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and seek opinions from coworkers; and display team spirit.
• Good Attendance – Must maintain favorable attendance standing.