Electrician I

The Manitowoc Company; Shady Grove (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manitowoc Company in Shady Grove is seeking a skilled electrical tradesman responsible for essential electrical installations and equipment maintenance in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate must be knowledgeable in electrical systems, safety regulations, and have relevant experience. Key duties include troubleshooting electrical issues and performing load calculations. Applicants should have at least a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a skilled electrical tradesman knowledgeable of a wide range of electrical supply systems.
• Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment or equivalent military experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and work at various heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential electrical installations and equipment maintenance.
• Utilize troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve electrical problems.
• Perform electrical load calculations and support safety programs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA, NFPA70E)

Familiarity with electrical equipment

Understanding of Electrical codes (NEC, IEEE, NEMA)

Experience with electrical load calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical trade school training

Tools

Tools and controls for electrical work

Job description

General Job Objective

Perform essential electrical installations, equipment maintenance throughout the Shady Grove facilities and any other location specified by the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisors, the Electrical Engineer or the designated representatives. Incumbent expected to support all company programs such as Lean, 5S, TPR, etc.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Incumbent must thoroughly understand all safety regulations for OSHA and NFPA70E as they regulate working electrical circuits and daily functioning in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Essential Job Functions

• Must be a skilled electrical tradesman knowledgeable of a wide range of electrical supply systems from three phase 480/12500 volt distribution circuits and single phase feeder branch circuits through low voltage DC control circuits.
• Must be familiar with various pieces of electrical equipment to include: electrical motors, generators, transfer switches, transformers, switchgear, bus ducts and disconnects.
• Utilizes electrical troubleshooting skills to identify electrical problems and provide resolution to those problems quickly.
• Must be familiar with Electrical codes and standards NEC, IEEE and NEMA.
• Perform electrical load calculations for the purpose of sizing current carrying conductors, conduit, fuses and circuit breakers in accordance with the National Electric Code.
• Other duties as determined by supervision.

Working Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position covers any and all manufacturing environments, and may be located inside or outside. The employee is regularly required to use tools or controls. Frequently required to stand, reach, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to climb ladders and safely operate lift equipment, such as scissor lifts, Manlifts and boom trucks. Works in a typical manufacturing environment including the use of solvents, adhesives, hydraulic oil, petroleum products, etc. Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Must be willing to work at various heights.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Additional training at a technical trade school and/or equivalent experience in lieu of trade school preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment, commercial or industrial apprenticeship, or comparable military experience preferred.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Maintain departmental housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Perform job functions in a safe manner.
• Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company Policy for the job being performed.
• Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules.
• Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention or correct those you can.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reading and understanding electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams and interpretation of single line High Voltage diagrams provided for Arc Flash NFPA70E compliances.
• Experience in reading operating procedures and technical manuals, as well as, writing routine reports and correspondence.

EOE / DISABLED / VETERAN