Journeyman Electrician (Union)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled electrician to ensure the seamless operation of electrical machinery within their facility. This role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of electrical equipment, from cranes to generators, while adhering to safety standards. Candidates must possess an Electrician’s Journeyman’s license and have a solid foundation in electrical systems and preventive maintenance. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to maintaining high operational standards in a challenging yet rewarding environment. If you're ready to take on this vital role, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Must have Electrician’s Journeyman’s license and 4 years of training.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical machinery throughout the plant.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and minor repairs.

Skills

Electrical Repair

Preventive Maintenance

Reading Electrical Drawings

Testing Equipment Usage

Problem Solving

Dexterity

Education

Electrician’s Journeyman’s License

Trade School Background

Shop Course in Electronics

Tools

Electrical Testing Equipment

Hand Tools

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 from foreman or leader.
• Inspect, repair and maintain electrical parts of all machinery and equipment in the 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 the 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 a 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 a variety of testing equipment and electrician’s tools.
• Sometimes works 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 Permanent 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, 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.