Maintenance Electrician

Cerro Flow Products LLC; Shelbina (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerro Flow Products LLC in Missouri seeks a Shift Electrician to advance through classifications from D to Lead Electrician based on merit. The role emphasizes safety, troubleshooting, and hands-on electrical work in an industrial setting.

Starting wage is based on skill and experience; this is a 3rd shift position with opportunities to train and develop within a supportive maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Completion of basic courses in AC/DC circuits, electrical schematic reading, technical math, basic programmable logic controllers.
• 1 year as Class D electrician in Cerro or equivalent industrial environment.
• Completion of courses in variable speed drives, electric motor controls, tech physics, national electric code.
• 1 year as Class C electrician with 2-1/2 total years in Cerro employment or equivalent.
• Completion of courses in fluid power principles, industrial and commercial wiring, basic welding.
• 1 year as Class B electrician with 3-1/2 total years in Cerro employment or equivalent.
• Education growth as technologies change; continual learning.
• Experience and skills progressively increasing with class levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train junior electricians as required.
• Oversee electrical inspections and infrared thermography.
• Assist Maintenance Manager in finding suitable replacement components.
• Warn management of safety or production issues and maintain professionalism.
• Prepare training and evaluate team performance.
• Ensure safety and maintain documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC basics

Electrical safety

Tools proficiency

Schematic reading

Tech math

Education

AC/DC circuits

Electric motor controls

National Electric Code

Variable speed drives

Tech physics

Tools

Oscilloscope

Megger

RSLogix 5/500/5000

Conduit bending

Electrical schematics

Job description

Cerro Flow Products LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Position Summary

Shift Electrician position is made up of numerous classes, based upon experience and knowledge. One can advance upward as knowledge of both machinery and electrical grows. All advancement will be merit driven.

Each classification below will take into account the applicant’s current work history and experience level.

Class D

• Education - Completion of basic courses in AC/DC circuits, electrical schematic reading, technical math, basic programmable logic controllers.
• Experience: Minimum of 1-1/2 years of experience within an industrial maintenance/repair environment.
• Skills - Must be able to demonstrate basic troubleshooting and repair abilities with minimal assistance. Be able to use or demonstrate proficiency in the following: basic hand / power tools, general shop equipment (drill press, band saw), volt-ohm meter, basic computer skills. Have a basic understanding of safety regulations - confined space, lockout/tagout, fall prevention, electrical safety. Be able to describe the hazards of working with energized equipment. Be able to use or demonstrate proficiency in the following: Oscilloscope, ammeters, megger, conduit bender, pipe threader, tap/dies, perform conversions and calculations. Be able to discuss requirements for grounding. Must be able to use computers, technical manuals, and schematics/drawings to determine correct repair parts and locate in parts system.

Class C

• Education - Completion of courses in variable speed drives, electric motor controls, tech physics, national electric code.
• Experience: 1 year as Class D electrician (2-1/2 total years in Cerro employment or equivalent experience in similar industrial environment).
• Skills - Must be able to demonstrate troubleshooting and repair abilities with little or no assistance. Be able to use or demonstrate proficiency in the following: Calculate loads and determine appropriate protection, conductors, and overloads, lay out conduit and panels, align motors with dial indicator or laser alignment set, and troubleshoot PLC’s using appropriate software (RSLogix 5, 500, 5000 and Automation Direct Productivity Series)

Class B

• Education - Completion of courses in fluid power principles, industrial and commercial wiring, basic welding.
• Experience - 1 year as Class C electrician (3-1/2 total years in Cerro employment or equivalent experience in similar industrial environment).
• Skills - Must be able to demonstrate troubleshooting and repair abilities with no assistance and be able to assist electricians in lower grades. Be able to use or demonstrate proficiency in the following: perform trending and drive analysis using appropriate software, perform basic program modifications. Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Be able to document modifications/changes to drawings (redline).
• Must be able to successfully pass a basic welding exam.

Class A

• Education – Continued growth will be offered and as technologies change, should be expected.
• Experience - 1 year as Class B electrician (4-1/2 total years in Cerro employment or equivalent experience in similar industrial environment).
• Skills - Be able to troubleshoot and repair complex problems and instruct other electricians in lower grades. Analyze electronic circuits and be able to explain their purpose and function. Troubleshoot programming and network problems. Be able to document troubleshooting progress and write reports. Must be able to use computer and basic office software.

Lead Electrician

• Experience - 1 year as Class A electrician (5-1/2 total years in Cerro employment or equivalent experience in similar industrial environment).

Supervise and assist other electricians or General Maintenance personnel if required. Oversees and delegates all electrical inspections and infrared thermography. Assists Maintenance Manager in finding suitable replacement electrical components, when required. Acts as goodwill ambassador between Maintenance and Production maintaining a positive and professional working attitude. Warns management of upcoming issues or concerns when safety or production may be adversely affected. Must be both proactive and reactive. Must be able to perform duties under duress and maintain a professional attitude at all times. Duties include training new personnel when required. Must be able to assess those under his supervision as to abilities and determine if additional training is needed. Be able to offer diagnosis and input to Senior Controls Engineer or Electrical/Automation Projects Engineer, when seeing assistance. Understand the importance of safety, both for personnel and machine.

This is a 3rd Shift position. Starting wage is based on skill and experience.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.