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Position: : Hrly Electrician A
Location: East Jordan, MI
Requisition ID: 1675
EJ has an immediate opening for an Electrician at our Water Products Facility in East Jordan, Michigan on our (1 st shift). Pay to be determined with experience level.
Generous Benefit Package that includes: Vacation & Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, 401K (with match), Life Insurance, etc.
About EJ : We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.
We are seeking high preforming individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.
Location: East Jordan, Michigan
SUMMARY
Safely optimize and/or repair equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.
Promotes safety awareness, accident prevention, and employee involvement with regard to a safe work environment. Ensures employees understand the safety expectations of the organization.
Responsible for maintaining all electrical equipment in our facility.
Optimize and/or repair equipment.
Good troubleshooting skills with VFDs, PLC’s and other electronic components, pneumatic and hydraulic systems with applicable computer knowledge to support this type of work.
Ability to plan work, request proper parts, follow-up on work orders, see a job through to completion, etc.
Support and assist maintenance employees with PMs on equipment as needed.
Understand installation, servicing, and repairs of a 3-phase electrical system.
Communicates regularly with all maintenance technicians, both individually and as a group, to ensure good two-way communication concerning maintenance issues.
Display good organizational skills, able to organize work projects and help direct project repairs.
A good working knowledge of the NEC.
Works safely and promotes a safe workplace.
May drive industrial equipment to move materials.
Provides suggestions for the improvement of all our systems.
Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical circuits.
Reads and understands electrical diagrams/prints.
Ability to weld and use a cutting torch preferred.
Must meet physical demands listed below.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment.
Proficient in Microsoft applications.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or general education degree (GED); and a minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CNC systems experience is preferred.
Experience with motor starters, variable frequency drives and soft start motor drives.
Experience with a Medium Voltage Switchgear preferred.
Electrical Journeyman license required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to successfully pass the respirator testing protocol and wear a respirator as needed.
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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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