Industrial Electrician

OmniMax; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OmniMax is seeking an experienced Electrician for fabrication, installation, and repair of electrical and electronic systems in an industrial setting. The role emphasizes minimal downtime and adherence to all safety and company policies.

You will read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and floor layouts, perform troubleshooting with precision instruments, and install automated controls. Prior PLC troubleshooting knowledge is necessary, and training may be provided for junior electricians.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Journeyman or Electrical Certification preferred.
• Over 5 years in an industrial environment.
• Ability to use measuring equipment.
• Able to read drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Wire circuits as directed.
• Receive direction from supervisor and job instructions from Electrician A and Electrician B on high voltage work.
• Work from wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, floor layout and work orders.
• Troubleshooting and repair using electrical testing instruments.
• Install and maintain or repair complex automatic electrical and electronic controls.
• Establish and install equipment for secondary distribution centers.
• Tear down complex units, assess and repair or replace defective components.
• Repair and replace defective armatures and field coils.
• Respond to emergency power failures and diagnose issues.
• Provide training to lower classification of Electricians as needed.
• Perform safety inspections on electrical components and systems.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Wiring & electrical theory

Schematics reading

Precision measuring tools

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman or Electrical Certification

Tools

Electrical measuring instruments

Job description

The basic purpose of this position is to fabricate, install and repair objects that have electrical and electronic functioning elements with minimal down time.

This job must be carried out in compliance with the OmniMax Code of Business Ethics and Conduct, OmniMax policies and procedures as well as all Federal, State, and Local laws, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES & TASKS:

• Wire circuits as directed.
• Receive direction from supervisor and job instructions from Electrician A and Electrician B on fairly complicated and high voltage work.
• Work from wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, floor layout and work orders.
• Troubleshooting and Repairing: (Using sophisticated electrical measuring and testing instruments)
• Sensors and Control Circuits
• Electrical motors and drives
• Power Transmission Systems
• Packing Systems
• Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
• Install and maintain or repair complex automatic electrical and electronic controls.
• Establish and install equipment for secondary distribution centers
• Tear down complex units, determine extent of difficulty, repair or replace defective components and wiring.
• Repair and replace defective armatures and field coils.
• Respond to emergency power failures and diagnose difficulties.
• Provide training to lower classification of Electricians as needed.
• Fabrication:
• Guarding and related safety devices
• Control panel mounting and installation
• Detect faulty equipment and report to necessary supervisor.
• Safety
• Must follow all safety policies
• Performing safety inspections on electrical components and electrical systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The minimum qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform this job successfully.

Education:

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Prefer Journeyman or Electrical Certification

Experience:

• Over 5 years in an industrial environment.
• Ability to use measuring equipment
• Working with and be able to interpret drawings and specifications.

Skills:

• Use advances shop mathematics.
• Work from complex drawings, specifications, sketches.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of electricity, code requirements for wiring and installation.
• Use all types of precision measuring equipment.
• Must have a strong knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and programming.
• Detail- Oriented- must be able to make decisions, plan, preform and detect faulty equipment.

About Us

Gibraltar Building Products is a leading North American building products manufacturer. We have 12 manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada. As the top supplier in the residential roof ventilation, drainage and roofing accessories markets, Gibraltar Building Products has extensive scale, top brands such as AirVent, Amerimax, Appleton Supply, Architectural Mailboxes, Berger, DOT Metals, Flamco, Florence, Nu-Ray Metals, Millenium Metals, Quality Aluminum Products, southeastern, ...

Gibraltar Building Products is a segment of Gibraltar Industries, Inc (Nasdaq: Rock) a leading manufacturer and provider of products and services for the Residential, Agtech, and Infrastructure markets.