Electrician

Paycom - ATS; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Meriden, CT is seeking an Electrician Supervisor to manage plant electrical systems, install and troubleshoot equipment, and lead preventive maintenance.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, an electrical license or relevant education, and strong PLC/VFD troubleshooting skills to keep production safe and efficient.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years as an electrician in manufacturing.
• Must have electrical license or relevant technical education.
• Strong problem-solving and independent work ability.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Manage the plant electrical system and preventive maintenance.
• Install and troubleshoot new equipment and electrical feeds.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for maintenance.
• Map electrical system for both buildings and label panels.
• Ensure safety procedures and LOTO compliance.

Skills

Electrical expertise

Problem solving

Reading blueprints

Communication

Education

Electrical license or technical education

Tools

VFDs

PLCs

Job description

Job Title: ElectricianSupervisor: Maintenance ManagerSupervises: N/APosition Type: Non - ExemptDate: May 2020Summary: The position will be responsible for electrical maintenance, repair, and installation of a variety of production and support equipment as well as perform typical industrial electrical work in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade. Assignments are received in the form of oral instruction, sketches, blueprints and/or worn or broken parts. Work methods and procedures are determined by the employee and are performed independently or under the general supervision of the maintenance supervisor. The individual must also have ability to perform minor and miscellaneous work outside the realms of the electrical trade. The position requires strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and correct electrical problems of food manufacturing equipment and automated equipment utilizing VFD’s and PLCs.Essential Job Functions:Responsible for overall management of entire plant electrical system including all equipment and machinery.Frequently anticipates and solves problems and establishes a preventive maintenance program.Perform routine maintenance on electrical systems throughout the entire facility.Maintains inventory of spare or replacement parts and maintains a schedule of serviceto ensure efficient operation.Responsible for ensuring equipment and machinery wiring meets safety standards and are operating at maximum efficiency.Responsible for communication to critical personnel ranging any procedures related to safety, operation of electrical system.Install and troubleshoot new equipmentInstall electrical feeds to new or relocated equipmentCoordinate electrical maintenance and repair performed by outside contractorsEnsure key spare part inventories are maintainedEnsure all schematics, drawings, manuals are maintainedDemonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality service.Other duties include but are not limited to:Repair / replace electrical drops in production areasAdd / remove / relocate drops to eliminate extension cordsMap entire electrical system for both buildingsTrace circuitsLabel electrical panels and end deviceDocument all panels and update as changes are madeCheck and verify phase rotation on every drop throughout facilityEnsure each machine is wired correctlyEliminate phase issues within the plantPerform daily checks on machine electrical systems to ensure safe work environment.Run conduit and wire as neededCompile materials list and place orders with local distributorsCompose and verify LOTO written proceduresTroubleshoot PLC programmingJob Safety Requirements:Safety is our top priority. Supervisors and leads are responsible to promote a safe and healthy work environment. Accountabilities include but are not limited to:Ensuring unsafe acts or conditions are reported promptly for corrective action.Team members are empowered to stop a task if there are safety concerns so that corrective action can be taken.You are engaged with routinely auditing your processes, and environment.You are engaged with the safety committee to continuously improve our plant safety performance.Job Requirements:5+ years experience as an electrician in a manufacturing environment.Electrical license and/or relevant technical education.Ability to solve complex problems independently in a timely and cost effective manner.Ability to understand complex machinery and equipment.Ability to use ladders, scaffolding, and/or a scissor lift while performing job duties.Ability to meet deadlines.Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.Ability to see and traverse entire plant for inspections for safety and quality control.Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.Ability to bend, stoop, kneel and occasionally lift equipment or supplies.Ability to reach, feel, handle equipment.Ability to perform repetitive motions using hands, wrists and feet.Ability to comply with complex safety rules, storage, removal and record keeping.Ability to lift 50 pounds.Ability to work indoors and outdoors.The declarations on the above job description are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.Neither this document nor any of the informational materials and forms creates an express, implied contract for a definite period, or a contract concerning any terms of conditions of employment, nor shall it alter in any way the at-will nature of employment or imply that discharge will occur for cause.I have read and understand the duties and requirements as listed in this job description. With regard to the essential functions, I acknowledge that I can and will perform them.