Electrician - Helper

PF Holdings; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PF Holdings in Texas is seeking an Electrician Apprentice to install and repair automated industrial control equipment. You will handle motors, VFDs, sensors, and panels, reading schematics and prints, and performing preventive maintenance.

The role requires a strong electrical background, ability to troubleshoot, and adherence to safety standards, with potential light travel within the plant for parts and maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong machine electrical background
• I/O knowledge and ability to read electrical schematics
• Windows environment computer skills
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems
• Ability to read prints including mechanical and electrical prints
• Excellent analytical skills and data interpretation
• Knowledge of MSHA, lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E and PPE
• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Installation and repair of automated industrial control equipment
• Install and maintain instrumentation such as loop controllers, VFDs, soft starters, level controls, ethernet MCCs, belt scales, and control panels
• Thorough understanding of electrical systems
• Install and repair electric motors and equipment (120/240/480V)
• Use basic hand tools and electrical test equipment for repairs
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks and document work
• May drive a pickup truck or maintenance vehicle to sites or vendors
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical background

I/O & schematics

Windows PC skills

Troubleshooting

Print reading

Analytical skills

Safety standards

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

1 year Electrician - Apprentice experience

4 years schooling + industrial experience

Job description

Position Summary:

The Electrician Apprentice is responsible for installation and repair of automated industrial control equipment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Installation and repair of automated industrial control equipment


• Install and maintain industrial control equipment and instrumentation such as loop controller, variable frequency drives, solid state reduced voltage starters, level controls, ethernet motor controls centers, belt scales, and control panels


• Thorough understanding of electrical systems


• Install and repair electric motors and equipment (120, 240 and 480V)


• Knowledge of basic hand tools and machine shop equipment, the proper use of all electrical test equipment used to perform electrical/electronic repairs of production equipment


• Complete preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled and document finished work


• May drive a pick-up truck or maintenance vehicle in the plant and/or to pick up parts from local vendors


• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong machine electrical background


• I/O knowledge (hardwired/discrete, digital/ethernet, and analog) and the ability to read electrical schematics


• Computer skills - Windows environment, loading and setup of various software platforms desired


• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems


• Ability to read prints including mechanical and electrical prints


• Possess excellent analytical skills, data interpretation


• Knowledge of safety practices such as MSHA, lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E and proper use of PPE


• Strong communication skills

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required


• Associates degree preferred


• 1 Year experience as Electrician - Apprentice


• Four years combined schooling and industrial experience required

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Safety-sensitivity position


• Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, stoop, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects


• May require occasional periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry and dusty


• Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching


• Ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels


• Ability to work in cramped quarters


• Lift objects of various dimensions and weights


• Lift up to 50 pounds, carry up to 150 feet


• Ability to tolerate working at heights up to 150 feet


• Vision: normal depth perception, vision and ability to distinguish color

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.