Journeyman Electrician (Union)

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); North Grafton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled electrician to join their dedicated maintenance team. This role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of electrical machinery and equipment in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Journeyman's license and have a strong background in electrical systems. With a commitment to quality and safety, this position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to high-stakes projects. Join a team that values innovation and excellence, and help maintain the operational integrity of critical manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Requires Electrician's Journeyman's license and four years of training.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical machinery and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot electrical issues.

Skills

Electrical Repair

Preventive Maintenance

Electrical Circuit Design

Troubleshooting

Use of Testing Equipment

Education

Electrician's Journeyman's License

Trade School Background

Tools

Testing Equipment

Electrician's Tools

Job description

Country

United States of America

State / County

Massachusetts

City

North Grafton

Division

Wyman Gordon

Company

Grafton

Function

Maintenance

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

16263

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description

PURPOSE:

Install, repair and maintain all types of electrical machinery, equipment and facilities throughout the entire plant.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Receive job assignments form foreman of leader.
• Inspect, repair and maintain electrical parts of all machinery and equipment in plant.
• Includes all forging, trimming, and straightening presses, saws, die sinking machines, numerical control machines, magnaflux units, welders, cranes, furnaces, laboratory and research equipment, door operators, elevators, substations, generators, etc.
• Study electrical drawings, manuals and parts lists, analyze defective operation and make necessary repairs including repair or replacement of necessary parts.
• Rewire or make necessary alterations to existing electrical circuits to fit specific needs for machine or equipment operation.
• Do all necessary electrical work for installation of any kind of machinery or equipment, including such items as substations and data processing equipment.
• Perform any required electrical work in installation of new buildings and facilities or rebuilding, changing and maintaining of existing facilities.
• Make preventive maintenance inspections on equipment as required, doing minor repairs on spot, and listing any work that should be done to prevent breakdowns or improper operation.
• Rebuild electrical and electronic equipment such as solenoid coils, switches, contactors, relays, radios and all types and sizes of motors.
• Use a variety of testing equipment to check for load, voltage, grounds, leakage, etc.
• Design and make parts for specific jobs.
• Repair and maintain small tools and equipment.
• Serve as member of W-G fire department.
• Perform any other laboring and cleaning duties in the plant as directed by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING:

Required to have Electrician's Journeyman's license, four years of on-the-job training to be a first-class electrician. Trade school background helpful. Should complete shop course in electronics. Must be able to read and interpret drawings. Must keep abreast of new developments in the field.

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires considerable initiative, judgment and ingenuity.
• Works independently and devises own methods in a variety of complex repair and installation work.
• Frequent use of first-class skills in repairs and installation of any electrical equipment and facilities.
• High degree of finger dexterity.
• Uses variety of testing equipment and electrician's tools.
• Sometimes work in awkward positions at hard-to-reach places.
• Some care to avoid damage to materials where the cost would be small.
• Care required in the operation of electrical and electronic testing equipment where repair costs would be significant.
• Must exercise considerable care in electrical inspection and repair work to avoid nonproductive time for number of employees and equipment.
• Constant care and attention required in electrical work to avoid causing serious injury to others.
• Frequent physical effort required.
• May be required to climb and work anywhere in a plant.
• Some jobs require visual attention.
• Has use of materials handling aids for heavy lifting.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND POSSIBLE HAZARDS:

• Constant use of hands and hand tools.
• Works in all areas of the shop.
• Some outside work.
• Exposed to heat, dirt and noise.
• Infrequent exposure to permanently disabling injuries when working on substation and other hi-voltage equipment.
• Subject to electrical shocks on many jobs.
• Frequently works at heights, on cranes, grinders and high ladders.

US Citizenship or Perm Residency is required due to government military contracts.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under the U.S. export control laws and regulations (including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, or defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.