Full-time (Entry Level) Control Electrician

Aesco Madsen; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA

401K, Roth 401K, 401K Match

Travel within US/Canada

Job summary

Aesco/Madsen is an original equipment manufacturer of Asphalt Plants across the United States, Canada and Mexico, offering full plant production, parts sales, technical service and retro-fitting.

We are seeking an entry-level Control Electrician to assist in building, installing, and troubleshooting electrical control systems. No prior electrical experience is required, but a strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and a thirst for knowledge are essential. Some overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• No prior electrical experience required, but must have strong problem-solving skills and work ethic.
• Familiarity with reading electrical schematics is beneficial, as is willingness to travel within the U.S. and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Safely working with DC voltage and 480/240/120 V AC.
• Soldering cables.
• Building junction boxes & electrical pushbutton panels.
• Electrical plumbing & conduit bending.
• Engraving.
• Reading electrical schematics.
• Forklift operation.
• Motor wiring.
• Maintaining a clean workspace & shop.
• Relay logic.
• Motor control center wiring.
• Variable frequency drive (VFD) operation.
• Electrical pushbutton panel check-outs and troubleshooting.
• Cable sizing.
• Understanding NEC rules.

Skills

Soldering cables

Building junction boxes

Electrical panels

Electrical schematics

Forklift operation

Motor wiring

NEC knowledge

Clean workspace

DC/AC voltage handling

Relay logic

VFD operation

Cable sizing

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Asphalt plant equipment manufacturer seeking an entry-level Control Electrician to assist in building, installing, and troubleshooting electrical control systems. To succeed in this role you need no prior electrical experience, but will need exceptional work ethic, problem-solving skills, and a thirst for knowledge.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

Introductory skills

• Safely working with DC voltage as well as 480/240/120 A/C Voltage

• Soldering cables
• Building junction boxes & electrical pushbutton panels
• Electrical plumbing & conduit bending
• Engraving
• Reading electrical schematics
• Forklift operation
• Motor wiring
• Maintaining a clean workspace & shop

Intermediate/Advanced skills

• Relay logic
• Motor control center wiring
• Variable frequency drive (VFD) operation
• Electrical pushbutton panel check-outs and troubleshooting
• Cable sizing
• Understanding and referencing the National Electrical Code (NEC) book

* The Control Electrician may be called upon to assist with duties outside of his/her daily tasks & job description.

* Sometimes overtime will be required to make deadlines

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Aesco/Madsen is an original equipment manufacturer of Asphalt Plants throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, specializing in full plant production, parts sales, technical service and retro-fitting.

We believe in:

• A collaborative positive work environment, where employees are able to grow on a personal as well as a professional level.
• The necessity of giving our employees the tools and support to succeed on a daily basis in order to produce a quality product.
• Creating a culture of mutual respect.
• Providing our customers with the best product and support in North America.

http://www.asphaltequipment.com/

• Current driver’s license
• Hand tool experience
• Physical requirements may include but are not limited to: crawling, squatting, standing for extended periods of time, lifting, maneuvering safely in tight spaces, and willingness to work outside all year round.
• Current passport for potential travel to Canada - (preferred)

* Willingness to travel within the U.S. as well as Canada.

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision / HSA
• 401K, Roth 401K, 401K Match