Industrial Electrician

PEAK Technical Staffing USA; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 70,967 - 86,738; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A staffing agency is looking for a Maintenance Electrician in Valparaiso, IN. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting and maintaining electrical equipment and must have 7+ years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a pay rate of $37.91/hour and includes benefits like medical and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Applicants should have an Associate's Degree and experience equivalent to Journeyman certification.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience equivalent to Journeyman certification.
• Experience in inspection, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, replace, and maintain all electrical equipment in the plant.
• Diagnose trouble using testing equipment and general knowledge of electrical principles.
• Ensure safety while performing electrical repairs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repairs

Working with PLCs

Safety procedures

Education

Associate’s Degree with relevant work experience

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Drill press

Power saw

Job description

Maintenance Electrician at PEAK Technical Staffing USA

Direct Hire

Pay Rate: $37.91/hour ($78,852.80 annually)

Shift: Weekly rotating with optional OT

Schedule: 2nd week: 2:30pm–10:30pm; 3rd week: 10:30pm–6:30am

Primary Function

To inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust and maintain all electrical equipment in the plant. Makes mechanical repairs to cranes, and as otherwise required in connection with electrical service.

Tools and Equipment

• Drill press, power saw, chain saw, burning and welding equipment, portable drill grinder, safety devices, miscellaneous electrical testing equipment and hand tools, etc.

Materials

• AC and DC equipment such as cranes, furnaces, machine tools, motors, generators, controls, switches, circuit breakers, transformers, control panels, lighting circuits, wire, tape, insulation, repair parts, etc.

Source of Supervision

• Foreman
• Performs work with a minimum of direction

Direction Exercised

• Works alone or directs helpers

Working Procedures

• Receives instructions covering scheduled and emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be done. Answers signal for electrical maintenance.
• Inspects all electrical equipment in the plant, checking motor bearings, lubrication, commutation, excessive vibration, obvious signs of wear or need for adjustment, etc. When faulty operation is observed or pointed out by operating crews, diagnose trouble using testing equipment or own judgment based on general knowledge of electrical principles.
• Determines the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.
• Advises when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect.
• Interprets and analyzes drawings and wiring diagrams to locate and trace electrical circuits to determine material and replacement needs and to select a logical approach to troubleshoot and repair problems.
• Dismantles, cleans, repairs, replaces, installs, maintains, assembles and lubricates electrical equipment taking all safety precautions.
• Adjusts equipment to obtain proper operating characteristics.
• Experience with PLCs for troubleshooting.
• Most work is done deenergized, with the exception of troubleshooting machine issues. Most voltages range from 24 VDC to 480 AC.
• Makes either temporary or permanent repairs as required to equipment, such as main motor drives, generators, control panels, relays, interlocking control systems, electronic devices and circuit breakers.
• Makes mechanical and electrical repairs on cranes. Makes mechanical repairs as required in connection with the servicing of electrical equipment.
• Occasional confined space work.
• Lock out Tag.

Other Duties

• Erects scaffolds and performs simple rigging as required.
• Operates small machine tools, such as drill press, power saw, etc.
• Checks air compressor for proper operation. May start, stop or adjust compressor.
• Occasionally may operate crane as required to check condition or to make miscellaneous lifts in the absence of the craneman.
• May make emergency, minor mechanical repairs in the absence of other maintenance personnel.
• Occasionally performs simple burning or welding pertaining to his work.
• Occasionally may install conduit in connection with electrical maintenance.
• Maintains clean and orderly working area. Cleans up after repair or installation is completed.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree with relevant work experience
• 7+ years’ experience equivalent to a Journeyman certification

Preferred

• Journeyman Certification

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance

Valparaiso, IN

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