Certified Electrician Manufacturing 1st Shift - Johnson City, TN

Our Johnson City Location is looking for someone to join our team as a Certified Electrician for our Manufacturing operation on 1st Shift.  This shift is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Must be able to cover occasionally on Saturdays.

We offer competitive wages and a full menu of benefits including health (3 options), dental (provided), vision, life (provided) + extra life, short-term and long-term disability (provided), 401k (retirement) with company matching, 10 holidays and paid time off.

SCOPE

This position performs a variety of mechanical, electrical and troubleshooting functions that include, but are not limited to fabrication, modification, installation, testing, maintenance and repair of electronic components, parts, sub-assemblies or equipment. Works directly with engineers, designers, specialists and management, as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoots/repairs and handles all electrical maintenance and repair using a variety of industrial equipment, tools and machinery.
• Conducts and documents tests on systems and equipment to determine compliance, reliability and to identify potential problem areas; troubleshoots equipment, instrumentation, manufacturing processes, technical problems and procedures.
• Troubleshoots and maintains motor controls, lighting systems, control boxes, PLC’s and PLC programs. 
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; evaluating new equipment and techniques, tests equipment in compliance with OSHA and N.E.C. regulations.
• Conducts and documents tests or calibrations on systems and equipment to determine compliance, reliability and to identify potential problem areas.
• Troubleshoots equipment, instrumentation, manufacturing processes, technical problems and procedures.
• Enhances equipment performance by developing and installing modifications and making adjustments.
• Confirms equipment performance by conducting electrical tests.
• Supports company goals, objectives, policies, procedures, QSR, and FDA regulations.
• Works independently to complete work assignments with minimal supervision as well as a team member to contribute to teams’ accomplishments in the support of production personnel and assure the highest quality devices can be produced.
• Reports complaints in accordance to complaint handling process.

• Establishes and maintains a safe work environment for all employees.
• Assists in maintaining up-to-date documentation, manuals and drawings.
• Completes shop records and uses reporting system. 

• Assists in validation of new equipment.
• Depending on the needs of the company, the employee may be entrusted with and asked to perform other tasks related to his/her competence.

EDUCATION

Associates degree in Electrical Technology or a similar degree or combination of education and experience equivalent to such degree

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSING

Certified Electrician

YEARS AND TYPE OF EXPERIENCE

• One year experience in related field
• Experience with PLC (programmable logic controller)
• Experience working with equipment such as CNC, robotic pick and place, injection mold and compression mold a plus
• Machine shop experience preferred

KEY REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND CAPABILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and   maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system, schematics, or equipment.
• Understanding of lock-out / tag-out system and ARC Flash processes.
• NEC Code, and PLC & Robotic knowledge.
• Electronics troubleshooting, electronic testing design, electronic production technologies, electronic systems, and equipment maintenance.
• Experience in 110, 220 and 240 voltage.
• Experience with electrical pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to effectively and clearly communicate one-on-one and small group situation.
• Basic computer skills such as Microsoft office – Word, Excel. Internet software, Email application, Database software, etc.
• Design software
• Manufacturing software / programming
• Project Management Software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequency:

• Infrequent:      Sitting, climbing or balancing, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Operates heavy equipment.
• Moderate:        Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, speaking, and hearing.
• Frequent:        Standing, walking, bending, reach with hands and arms; manual dexterity; uses hands to finger, handle, or feel repetitive finger motion reaching or stretching; seeing (color and close vision, focusing ability).
• Weight Lifted:  Up to 5 lbs infrequently

Works near moving mechanical parts

Risk of electrical shock

Noise level varies from moderate to loud, depending on responsibilities; required hearing, eye and foot protection provided.