Electrician

Mitsubishi Chemical Carbon Fiber and Composites, Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Carbon Fiber and Composites, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician in Irvine, CA to maintain and repair machinery and electrical systems.

The role requires troubleshooting, repairs, and the installation of electrical components, along with mentoring a Junior Electrician trainee. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and collaboration with engineers or technicians to ensure optimal operation of A/C systems, chillers, motors, and

Qualifications

• Must have ability to conduct all job functions in English.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Recommended 10 years of related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machinery, electrical/mechanical equipment, and facility electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment such as motors, transformers, and electronic controllers.
• Mentor Junior Electrician or trainee; provide training on diagnosis, repair and maintenance.
• Install new electrical equipment and components as needed.
• Adhere to safety rules and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

10 years related experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Amp meters

Test lamps

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Summary Of Position

Maintains and repairs machinery, electrical/mechanical equipment, and facility electrical needs. Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs electronic equipment and electrical circuits and wiring. Functions as a mentor to Junior Electrician (trainee). Provides general maintenance support as needed.

Summary Of Position

Maintains and repairs machinery, electrical/mechanical equipment, and facility electrical needs. Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs electronic equipment and electrical circuits and wiring. Functions as a mentor to Junior Electrician (trainee). Provides general maintenance support as needed.

Duties

• Maintains operation of machinery, electrical/mechanical equipment, and facility electrical infrastructure. This includes equipment such as A/C systems, chillers, refrigeration, and DC motors of 20hp and possibly larger.
• Assesses electrical equipment repair or upgrade needs. Makes repair/buy recommendations as needed to optimize budget, performance, and economical factors.
• Troubleshoots and repairs manufacturing equipment such as motors, transformers, generators, and electronic controllers. Installs new electrical equipment and components as needed. Follows diagrams, sketches, manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications as necessary.
• Removes, fixes, and installs circuit breakers, fuses, switches, electrical and electronic components, and/or wire. Works with engineers, engineering technicians, or industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance workers as needed.
• Possesses working knowledge of 110v, 220v and 440v circuits, AC/DC voltage, and electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Engages in preventive maintenance activities with equipment and facility. This includes inspecting equipment, identifying problems, and correcting faults before breakdowns occur.
• Provides training to Junior Electrician and/or trainee. Functions as a mentor to impart knowledge for diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of facility electrical equipment and systems.
• Advises management of any potential hazards involving the facility or equipment. Recommends corrective action.
• Utilizes hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, knives, and hacksaws. Also uses power tools and testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, amp meters, and test lamps.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories. Checks stock to determine inventory level. Anticipates needed equipment, parts, and supplies. Places and expedites orders.
• Maintains and performs periodic calibration program for plant instrumentation.
• Follows safety rules and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Exhibits exemplary conduct at all times in dealing with other Newport employees, and any outside contacts. Contributes to a healthy, positive, and safe environment. Promotes self as a team member.
• May be assigned, and be expected to perform to acceptable standards, any relevant related duties as required by management.

Basic Specifications

To perform at a proficient level and to be fully qualified, 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.

A fully qualified individual must have the ability to conduct all job functions in English; read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos; interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, work instructions and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondences; add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratios, and percent; affectivity present information to other employees of the organization; and complete tasks and assignments in a timely manner.

Education/Experience

A minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. Recommended 10 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Specialized Knowledge/skills/abilities For Performance Of Job

Experience with manufacturing is required. Chemical or converting industry experience is a plus. Multi-lingual skills in Japanese and /or Spanish are a plus.

Mitsubishi Chemical Carbon Fiber and Composites, Inc. produces products and uses technologies that are subject to “deemed export” regulations under the Export Administration Regulation (EAR) and “ITAR” controls (defense regulations). This position requires that non-US persons are restricted from access to these technologies and information that fall under the jurisdiction of the EAR and ITAR regulations. In compliance with federal law, the candidate hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States under the EAR and ITAR regulations and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document forms upon hire into this position.

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