Industrial Electrician

Position Title:
Industrial Electrical Technician
Pay Rate:
($40.31 to $41.52/hr.)
Category/Shift:
Hourly Full-Time
7am-3pm
3pm-11pm
Sign on Bonus: $2,000 ($1,000 after 30 days, $1,000 after 6 months)
Physical Location:
Lexington SC Box Facility
129 Zenker Road.
Lexington, SC 29072
The Job You Will Perform:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to maintaining production equipment to optimize run ability through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of machines. Candidates for consideration should have strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and the aptitude to correct system failures.
Candidates are also expected to utilize both excellent electrical/electronic skills and knowledge (PLCs, A/C, D/C motors and drives, schematics) and mechanical skills and knowledge (pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmission, lubrication) in our continuous process-manufacturing environment to achieve machine uptime metrics.
Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
Repairs or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
Lubricates and cleans parts.
Starts devices to test their performance.
Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, band saw, milling machine, welder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
Movement/positioning/replacement of heavy weight equipment with the aid of mechanical means such as forklifts, pry bars, and chain falls.
Position requires pushing toolbox to work areas.
Requires carrying, lifting, and transporting of parts to and from work location and maintenance shop by hand or mechanical means.
Job requires the following personal protective equipment: cut resistant gloves and sleeves, heat resistant gloves and sleeves, safety glasses, goggles, face shield, ear plugs, bump cap and steel toed shoes.
Position requires the use of hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, punches, screw drivers, pliers, and pipe wrenches on a continuous basis to perform normal duties. Tools used can range from a small 4” screw driver to a 36” pipe wrench. Tasks range from fine adjustments that require dexterity for circuit board adjustments to using both hands to apply force when pushing or pulling a wrench to break pipe fittings.
Performs plant startup tasks, energizing all equipment and ensuring operation.
Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as conveyors and programmable controllers.
Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
Replaces faulty electrical components on machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices.