Industrial Electrician: PLCs & Motor Controls

Merrell Bros., Inc.; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Orientation

Company Sponsored Health Insurance

Company Sponsored 401(k)

Company Sponsored Saving Program

Life/AD&D Insurance

Paid Vacation

Company branded attire

Direct Deposit with Weekly Pay

Overnight Per Diem

Job summary

Merrell Bros., Inc. Indiana Division is seeking an Electrician to perform skilled electrical work including installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade.

Responsibilities include repair, maintenance of motors, PLCs, control boxes, and conduit installation, plus testing and troubleshooting of electrical circuits. Travel up to 5% nationwide may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in electrical field in an industrial environment preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Commercial Drivers License preferred; or willingness to obtain Class B or higher required.
• Thorough knowledge of the electrical trade.
• Ability to apply National Electrical Code (NEC) Standards.
• Ability to use hand power tools applicable to the trade.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Detail-oriented, accuracy and ability to handle pressure
• Safety training
• Ability to take initiative and work without supervision
• Team player

Responsibilities

• Perform work required for the repair, maintenance, installation, and modernization of electrical systems for buildings, equipment and grounds for both high and / or low voltage.
• Check and replace faulty switches, sockets, and other simple elements of electrical systems such as lighting fixtures, tubes and ballasts.
• Inspect and test electrical lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits.
• Isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electric equipment.
• Measure, cut, thread and install electrical conduit.
• Troubleshoot and repair electric controls, motor control centers and programmable logic controls.
• Maintenance and repair of motors
• Maintenance on control boxes
• Maintenance on PLCs, variable speed drives etc.
• Maintenance on starters
• Replacement of parts as needed
• Installing and removal of machinery
• Awareness of emergency procedures
• Maintain records and files
• Procedures for lockout/tag out
• Orderly work environment
• Perform other related duties as may be required by Management.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time throughout the country.

Skills

Electrical theory

Electrical safety

Hand tools

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Team player

Safety training

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Measuring and testing tools

Job description

Merrell Bros., Inc. Indiana Division is seeking an Electrician to perform skilled electrical work including installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade.

Responsibilities include repair, maintenance of motors, PLCs, control boxes, and conduit installation, plus testing and troubleshooting of electrical circuits. Travel up to 5% nationwide may be required.