Electrician II

Radius Recycling; Portland (OR); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Radius Recycling is hiring an Electrician II to troubleshoot hydraulics, mechanics, and equipment while complying with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. The role requires knowledge of electrical schematics, charging systems, and both stationary and mobile equipment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years in industrial maintenance, plus a current electrician’s license and a valid driver’s license. Travel is not required.

Formación

• High School diploma or GED certification required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Must maintain current electrician’s license or identification and a valid driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, fixtures using hand and power tools.
• Test electrical systems and continuity with ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Plan layout and installation based on job specs and local codes.
• Inspect systems for hazards, defects, and code compliance.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems using testing tools to locate causes.

Conocimientos

Electrical schematics

Charging systems

Stationary equipment

Mobile equipment

Troubleshooting

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Herramientas

Ohmmeters

Volmeters

Oscilloscopes

Descripción del empleo

The Electrician II reports to the Maintenance Supervisor or the Shredder Operations Manager. The Electrician II is responsible for troubleshooting problems with hydraulics, mechanics, and equipment while ensuring that all of his/her efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. The Electrician II must possess knowledge of electrical schematics, charging systems, stationary and mobile equipment.

This position operates under flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the position. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increase profits.

Essential Functions

• Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S)
  • Strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
  • Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers and visitors.

• Operational Performance & Best Business Practices
  • Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
  • Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
  • Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.

• Equipment & Maintenance
  • Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

Internal Control Responsibilities

Supports the Company’s Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better relate to the business.

Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.

Interpersonal Contacts

Direct contact with Maintenance Supervisor or Shredder Operations Manager, and operations production employees. Face-to-face, telephone, and email communication required daily.

Job Conditions

This position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions. Physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt are present due to the equipment, machinery, and scrap as would be found throughout the scrap yard. Safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, and face shields must be worn to eliminate the risks associated with these hazards. Travel is not required for this position.

Handling multiple issues regarding safety and maintenance increases pressure. Work load may be unpredictable and pressure can be substantial during peak times. Critical deadlines require considerable adaptability. Disturbances of work flow and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. Extra hours may be required, sometimes on weekends, weekdays, and holidays.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions

Ability to: lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally; crouch or bend at the knees occasionally to increase visibility; climb up to 60 vertical steps occasionally; stoop or bend at the waist occasionally to increase visibility; reach at arms length frequently or overhead occasionally; twist and turn at the neck and trunk; walk frequently on uneven ground; handle and grasp tools and parts continually; communicate by speech and hearing continually. Visual acuity needed for close detail work. Mental dexterity needed as Electrician will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED Certification required. Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in Industrial Maintenance required. Candidates must be able to maintain current electrician’s license or identification card to meet governmental regulations. This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Radius Recycling participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.