Tyler Union - Electrical Maintenance (Electrician) - 2nd Shift

Tyler Union; Letchers (AL); On-site; USD 35,914 - 51,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability coverage

Company-matched 401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation after 6 months

Job summary

Tyler Union in Letchers, Alabama is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance and repair on plant equipment while adhering to safety protocols. Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, conducting routine checks, and ensuring compliance with the National Electric Code. Applicants should have an Associate degree in Industrial Electrical Maintenance or equivalent experience. Benefits include competitive pay starting at $31.60 per hour, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate degree program in Industrial Electrical Maintenance or two years of related industrial electrical experience.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Experience reading electrical schematics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs on plant equipment.
• Follow safety guidelines and interpret schematics.
• Conduct routine checks of electrical systems.

Skills

Reading electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Dexterity

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Electrical Maintenance

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Power tools

Job description

Position

Electrical Maintenance Technician (Electrician)

Job Overview

Perform electrical and electronic maintenance and repair on plant equipment in compliance with established codes, specifications, and safety practices. Work is performed under clear guidelines and instructions, with a strong emphasis on safety for yourself and your team.

Responsibilities

• Follow all processes and procedures associated with the Tyler Union Safety Management Program. Advise management of any deviations from this program.
• Interpret schematics and blueprints to ensure accurate installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Conduct routine checks of electrical systems.
• Adhere to the National Electric Code (NEC) and other relevant industry standards.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures based on job specifications and local codes.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Perform bench repair work on electrical equipment.
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
• Document work performed to complete current ISO standards.
• Install and test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of the system.
• Ensure code compliance through proper installation of electrical components.
• Refer to labels, job site maps, instruction manuals, and written instructions to accurately perform duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Completion of an Associate degree program in Industrial Electrical Maintenance, or two (2) years of related industrial electrical experience (heavy industrial experience preferred).

• Must have experience reading electrical schematics.
• Industrial electrical knowledge verified by verbal testing of AC/DC theory, schematics, and electrical blueprint reading, simple circuits, and industrial motor controls to include motor starts, overload protection, and ladder diagrams.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Mastery of basic required principles, tool usage, and successfully pass a hands‑on test.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Skills required include troubleshooting, repairing, active listening, critical thinking, judgment, decision making, installation, active learning, complex problem solving, and equipment maintenance.
• Abilities required include problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, near vision, oral comprehension, visual color discrimination, arm‑hand steadiness, finger dexterity, information ordering, and manual dexterity.
• Work activities include getting information; identifying objects, actions, and events; making decisions and solving problems; handling and moving objects; inspecting equipment, structures, or surroundings; updating and using relevant knowledge; organizing, planning, and prioritizing work; and evaluating information to determine compliance with standards.
• Physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body include climbing, lifting to fifty (50) pounds, balancing, walking, standing, stooping, and handling tools and materials.
• Must wear common protective or safety equipment, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Pay: 2nd shift Electricians start at 31.60 per hour.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Company‑matched 401(k) plan
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 40 hours of vacation after just 6 months of continuous service

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status, sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.