Electrician

kaisercareers; Town of Newark (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus program

100% paid medical, vision and dental

12-hour shift schedules with 3-4 day W

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to join our 24/7 manufacturing operations in Wisconsin. You will be responsible for maintaining heavy industrial machinery, troubleshooting AC/DC motors, PLCs, power distribution and related control systems to keep production running safely and efficiently.

The role requires a minimum of five years journey-level experience, strong reading of schematics, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented

Qualifications

• Minimum five years journey-level electrician experience in heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, PLCs, metering and controls.
• Experience reading schematics/blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy industrial equipment to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot electrical/electronic circuits, drives and welding systems.
• Participate in safety programs and audits to ensure a safe work environment.
• Read and interpret schematics and blueprints for installations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Heavy industrial machinery

PLC systems

Safety procedures

Schematic reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Industrial Electrician or Apprenticeship

Tools

Conduit installation

Welding

Motor control knowledge

Job description

Kaiser Aluminum is one of the world's most recognized names in the metals industry. Widely regarded as "Best in Class" in the quality and service we provide to our customers, Kaiser Aluminum is more than just a place to work: we are a unique organization where individual contributors can make a difference.

We currently have openings for Industrial Electricians:

• Starting pay $38.26 per hour plus shift differential and cost of living adjustment which is now over $3 per hour. This makes starting wages over $41/hr +
• Monthly bonus program
• Convenient 12-hour shift schedules with 3 and 4-day work weeks
• We offer 100% paid medical, vision and dental at no cost to the employee
• 401(k) and Pension
• 24/7 operation with aluminum Casting, Press and 10\" Mill operations
• We are a USW represented facility that supplies a variety of aluminum grades to the auto, aerospace/military and construction industries

What you will work on:

• Participates in safety meetings and dialogs, performs Job Hazard Analysis, and performs Incident Investigations as needed to maintain the safest work environment possible
• Takes ownership of safety processes; performs maintenance safety program audits (Lockout/Tag out, Confined Space, Fall Protection, PPE, mobile equipment, etc.).
• The Electrician is responsible for equipment maintenance and reliability throughout the plant.
• Maintains heavy industrial machinery with a working knowledge of AC-DC motors and controls, combustion, metering, air conditioning, power distribution, electronics process control computers, welding, conduit and schematics.
• This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, inspecting, modifying, rebuilding and maintaining plant equipment.
• Must have working knowledge of all or some of the following: electrical/electronic circuits, PLC's, wire installation/termination, conduit threading, bending and installation, AC and DC drives and welding.
• This person will be required to operate mobile equipment including forklift, man lift, scissor lift, and overhead cranes.
• This person will perform preventive maintenance on equipment and make repairs or improvements as needed.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize to ensure minimum interruption to process.
• This position will require a very safety oriented person to perform maintenance duties in a team environment and the ability to work alone with little or no supervision.
• Ability to make decisions on equipment repairs and be self-motivated.
• Must be able to read and understand schematics/blueprints. This will be a multi-task job function that includes assisting mechanics and operators as necessary.
• Monitors condition of equipment and makes maximum use of planned outages
• Reduces MTTO (occurrence restoration), increases MTBO (between occurrences)

What you will bring to the role:

EDUCATION Minimum Education:
High school graduate or equivalent;

Education Preferred:
Associates Degree in Industrial Electrician program or Industrial Electrician apprenticeship.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of five (5) years journey-level experience as an electrician maintaining heavy industrial machinery with a working knowledge of AC-DC motors and controls, combustion, PLC, metering, air conditioning, power distribution, electronics process control computers, welding, conduit and schematics.

Kaiser Aluminum is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Candidates are considered for employment with Kaiser Aluminum without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $34.36 per hour

What you will bring to the role:

EDUCATION Minimum Education:
High school graduate or equivalent;

Education Preferred:
Associates Degree in Industrial Electrician program or Industrial Electrician apprenticeship.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of five (5) years journey-level experience as an electrician maintaining heavy industrial machinery with a working knowledge of AC-DC motors and controls, combustion, PLC, metering, air conditioning, power distribution, electronics process control computers, welding, conduit and schematics.

Kaiser Aluminum is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Candidates are considered for employment with Kaiser Aluminum without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $34.36 per hour