Industrial Electrician

Thompson First Group is currently seeking a qualified Industrial Electrician for a local client in Trainer, PA. Candidates who have a background working as an Electrician in an industrial setting are encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoots to diagnose problems; repairs and performs routine pm on equipment
• Assists in maintaining a clean work environment
• Maintains and updates all process documentation
• Supports as necessary with equipment modifications for process changes, new models and expansion needs
• Follows all safety procedures strictly
• Undertakes actions such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, etc. on equipment
• Troubleshoots and repairs various mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment systems which often involves the isolation of the malfunctioning parts
• Installs, programs, calibrates and monitors Variable Frequency Drives, Instruments and systems
• Monitors PLC Processor operations and acts as directed or instructed
• Supports equipment and operations necessary for Safety and Environmental regulations
• Ensures the equipment is in a safe and working condition and utilizes the Lock-Out Tag-Out program
• Ensures prompt and regular attendance
• Ensures the application of Policies and Procedures in all aspects of daily duties and responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of the below is required

• Electrical Safety Precuations
• General Safety Precuation
• Equipment Lockout, Tagout requirements
• Knowledge of Electrical Code "NEC" and "NFPA"
• High Voltage Switchgear
• Transformers: Design,purpose, application
• Use of Test Equipment; millimeters, meggers, oscilloscope, high voltage proximity teser
• Grounding and shielding requirements
• Crane Drives and Controls
• etc.

Schedule - (follows rotating shift scheduled)

3 weeks - 7am to 3 pm

2 weeks - 11am to 7 pm

1 Week - 3pm to 11 pm

6 days (must be one weekend day worked whether it be a Saturday or Sunday)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of AC and DC motor controls is essential.
• Ability to troubleshoot all phases of electrical circuitry from
• building wiring to production operating equipment, with or without
• schematics.
• Work with PLC logic/programs
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of plant industrial experience.
• HS/GED required
• VoTech certification required
• We are an equal opportunity employer.

Thompson First Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.