Industrial Electrician - Niagara Falls - Washington Mills

Description

Industrial Electrician
Position type: Full-Time, Hourly
Pay Range: $38.20 per hour, 2nd shift position (12:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
Overtime: available
Location: Niagara Falls, NY
Ask Yourself This...
Do you enjoy working with your hands in a team-centric environment? Do you fix everything yourself? Are you driven to solve unique problems on process-integral equipment quickly and safely? Are you cool under pressure and excited by work that's different every day? Then join us in Niagara Falls, NY
What You'll Do
As an Electrician at Washington Mills you will be responsible for installing and maintaining the electrical wiring, fixtures, and systems within the plant. The Electrician will work closely with the Maintenance Manager to communicate job details related to cost and safety. This person should be willing to work effectively with other department heads to address any electrical issues.

• Uses meters and other tools of the electrical trade to diagnose and repair electrical issues relating to electrical motors, control
  panels, fuses/breakers/disconnects and PLC's
• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnose potential electrical issues to minimize downtime.
• Understands and is able to interpret electrical drawings, such as electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams
• Works with the Electrical Engineer and mechanical trades to diagnose, repair and upgrade electrical equipment in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E standards
• Understands Industrial electrical controls, PLC's, and motor drives
• Maintains electrical motors, drives, controls, PLC's, encoders, switches, fuses/breakers, lighting, and wiring
• Understand AC and DC powered systems from 24VDC to 480VAC
• Crane repair experience is helpful but not a requirement
• Prepares systems for cold and warm weather operation
• Must be able to work from ladders, operate and work from scissor lifts and man lifts, lift and position up to 50 lbs when required,
  stand for long periods of time when required
What You'll Need
To be successful in this position, you must:
• Have a "Safety First" mindset. Maintain compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety standards
• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Be able to work in a physical environment
• Industrial electrical training and experience
• Work well in a team environment
• Have good communication, writing, and reading skills
Who We Are
Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world's most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.
Compensation
We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:
• Position will be hourly at current union contractual rate
• World-class medical insurance
• Benefits currently include: Dental, 401(k), company paid life/AD&D insurance, flex spending, short-term disability, paid holidays, and vacation time
• Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement
• Safety Incentives
Interested? We want to hear from you Visit and tell us why you're the candidate we're looking for.
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
Washington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V. Qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Washington Mills is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
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