Industrial Electrician

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Job Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a company that inspires you to push yourself and do your absolute best? As a quick-thinking, ambitious industrial electrical, you are sure to fit right in with our energetic culture and passion for exceptional work ethic. Our company will depend on you and your abilities to keep our operations, machines, and equipment operating as smoothly as silk. We know we can’t operate efficiently without your skills and electrical expertise, and we pledge to treat you fairly with competitive pay and benefits.

Job Responsibilities:  

• Maintenance associates will be required to complete training utilizing both hands-on and e-learning skills assessments with the local technical college. 
• Troubleshooting electrical issues and determine problem/cause and repair/replace defective parts.
• Repair and replace switches, fuses, bulbs, wiring, circuit boards, elements, and etc.
• Layout and erect new lighting circuits.
• Work on DC and AC drive systems, programmable controls, power distribution, temperature controls, and machine controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Install all types of conduit, making bends, threading, and reaming.
• Perform mechanical repairs dealing with hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, welding, and burning, piping, etc.
• Maintain and continuously develop 5s system that addresses safety, housekeeping, quality, and continuous improvement.

Employees may perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Job Skills and Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet job-related test scores.
• Must possess at a minimum, basic knowledge of mechanical troubleshooting, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical repairs.
• Good communication and people interaction skills.
• Self-starter and intrinsically motivated.
• Acceptable skills in reading, math, and problem-solving. 
• Willing to work flexible hours and be on an emergency call when needed.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be comfortable working at heights.

Preferred: 

• Completion of a technical degree in electrical (or related field).
• 3 years’ experience as an industrial electrician.

Work Hours and Benefits:

• During the training period for this position, associates will work 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Upon completion of training, the associate's shift will change to 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
• Maintenance associates will be required to work a 40-hour work week plus overtime (weekend) due to the nature of facility equipment.
• Associate starting salary will be commensurate with experience, with a minimum starting hourly rate of $25.56. 
• Full range of competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401 (k) matching, PTO, etc.

Compliance and Ethics: 

• Ensure JTEKT compliance and ethics standards are maintained in all areas of responsibility.
• Safeguard Compliance by following all laws, rules, and regulations. 
• Make Ethical choices when planning specific courses of action.

Work Environment/Physical Demands: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work is performed in a normal manufacturing area, and on the shop floor.
• This position has exposure to moderate noise levels, moving mechanical parts, electrical power distribution, and controls, compressed air systems, hydraulic systems, steam distribution and generation, various types of lubricants, chemical and wash baths, extreme heat from furnaces, extreme cold from cryogenic units, mechanical machine operation, etc.
• Will be regularly required to perform work in awkward positions (climb, stand, sit, and reach with hands, fingers, and arms).  Occasional stooping, kneeling, and crouching are required.
• Regularly required to perform work in tight spaces.
• Work in confined spaces with proper training.
• This position requires moving work up to 100 pounds (with assistance from others) and pushing or pulling work up to 250 pounds with proper equipment.

At JTEKT, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.