Electrician

Required Skills

• Read and understand layout and detail drawings for layout and installation
• Read and do layout with tape measures, levels, square, dividers, rule, plumb bob, string lines, marking tools, etc.
• Read and understand electrical schematics for wiring, testing, and troubleshooting (1-phase 120V, 3-phase 480V power, low-voltage DC signal and control typical).
• Ability to correctly use multi-meters and other test equipment.
• Common metal cutting tools such as the band saw, cut off saw, saws-all, hole saw, handheld drill, abrasive cut-off wheels, etc.
• Use hand and power tools to assemble mechanical fasteners.
• Installation of conduit, wireway, and wire baskets.
• Safe use of ladders, powered lifts, and comfortable doing elevated work in a harness.
• Knowledge and application of the National Electrical Code standards (NEC) for industrial power and control equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for a minimum of up to 10 hours per day, with frequent kneeling, squatting, crawling or climbing ladders.
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching and grasping
• Frequently lift parts up to 50 lbs.
• Must have good eyesight with the ability to read drawings, small print, and see workpieces clearly

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Electrical experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program, technical education certificate, or degree preferred
• State license or certification preferred
• Ability to travel to customer sites for installation a minimum of 25% of the year.
• Ability to travel internationally.