Job Description

The Maintenance Electrician supports manufacturing and facilities personnel by using skills and abilities to fabricate, install, modify, troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of electrical and electronic items and components. Performs inspections and preventative maintenance as required in a timely manner and performs economically feasible repairs to the greatest extent possible with stocked or purchased parts and available tools.

Pay Range:

Hourly Rate: $29.33 - $32.74

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

Openings: 4

Shift Information - 4 Different Shifts:

• Dayshift (4 shift days): 4:30 AM to 4:45 PM

• Nightshift (4 shift nights): 4:30 PM to 4:45 AM

• Mon-Fri: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

• Mon-Fri 2:45 PM to 1:00 AM

The Maintenance Electrician:

• Works in a safe and orderly manner at all times. Obeys plant, department and area rules and regulations and proactively encourages other team members to do so.

• Obtains, maintains and wears or uses all necessary safety equipment as directed by work instructions or area supervisor.

• Attends shift, department and plant meetings in a timely manner as directed by supervisor.

• Fabricates, installs, troubleshoots, modifies and repairs systems, equipment & components including, but not limited to, electrical, electronic and electro-mechanical devices to the component level if economically feasible.

• Performs preventative maintenance inspections and testing of various plant equipment, electronic instrumentation and electrical power distribution equipment.

• Works from blueprints, CAD/CAM drawings, sketches, models and verbal instructions.

• Maintains process integrity with proper documentation and observance of process records

• Maintains a clean and orderly work area at all times.

NOTE:  This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by the business needs and conditions.  As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required. Overtime, including working extended shift hours and/or during scheduled days off, may be required.

Educational Skills and Experience Required:

• High School diploma, G.E.D. certificate or recognized equivalent.

• Ability to speak, read and write in the English language sufficient enough to perform the following:

  • Communicate effectively with other team members and supervision

  • Read and comprehend process instructions

  • Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, CAD/CAM drawings and schematics

  • Ability to read and interpret analog and digital gauges and instrumentation

• 2 year degree in electronics or closely related field AND 2 years verifiable experience OR  4 years of verifiable experience in the electronics field with similar duties and responsibilities AND

• Must have a current electrical license issued by the State of Arkansas Electrical Examiners (Journeyman, Master or Industrial Electrician) or an equivalent license from another state AND 5 years recent work experience as an Industrial Electrician

• Ability to install and, with the aid of a portable computer or specialized microprocessor, program and troubleshoot electronic controllers or have the ability to be trained to do so

• Must satisfactorily pass a written comprehension test and electrical/electronic aptitude evaluation.

*Must own and maintain a complimentary set of hand tools sufficient to perform all duties presently required and must be willing to obtain replacement/additional hand tools as required. Employer will supply and maintain any required tooling deemed as 'special' or of extremely limited use.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable challenged individuals to perform the essential functions provided this accommodation does not adversely affect other employees.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; extreme heat; explosives and vibration. Eye protection in the form of approved safety glasses with side shields or approved safety goggles is required. Approved steel-toe safety shoes are required. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires hearing protection to be worn in the work area.

Physical Demands

• Vision correctable to 20/20 with normal color vision, depth perception and peripheral vision

• Ability to repeatedly lift and move up to 25 lbs. unaided

• Ability to stand or sit for up to 3 hours at a time

• Ability to frequently kneel, crouch, bend or extend reach as required to perform tasks

• Ability to ascend and descend stairs

• Ability to grasp and feel small parts

Work Environment:

Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.

Pay Range:

Hourly Rate: $29.33 - $32.74

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!

Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.

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