Master electrician Jobs in Charlotte, NC

JOB TITLE : Electrician / Master Electrician

DEPARTMENT : Maintenance

REPORT TO : Maintenance Manager

OBJECTIVE OF POSITION :

Plans electrical system additions or modifications to secondary circuits. Works on secondary electrical systems that are 480 volts and below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Knowledge of secondary electrical systems, including the planning, addition or modification of secondary circuits.
• Ability to use appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment to repair, install, replace, and test 480 volts and below electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical controls, industrial motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers for secondary systems 480 volts and below.
• Ability to lead and train staff and / or students.
• Ability to read commercial electrical blueprints and apply NEC through the full range of commercial and industrial maintenance and construction work.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to install and maintain motors, welding equipment, lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers, and transformers as appropriate to the position.
• Ability to isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment.
• This position is considered responsible for Food Safety per SQF requirements.
• Installs and monitors performance of installed electrical equipment for hazards, adjustments, or replacement.
• Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances using appropriate tools and testing instruments.
• Leads, guides, and / or trains other electricians in applicable procedures and techniques.
• Repairs and maintains motor control centers and programmable logic controls (480 volt and below).
• Plans electrical secondary systems additions or modifications.
• May perform work of lower-level electricians.
• Ensures proper care in the use of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environment practices.
• Reads, employs, and updates electrical panel schedules.
• Performs miscellaneous maintenance related duties as assigned, including PM's.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / REQUIRMENTS :

1.Stationary standing : 75% of the shift.

2.Walking : 75% of the shift.

3.Touching / Handling Product : 5% of the shift.

4.Sitting : 10% of the shift.

5.Using Controls / Tools : 100% of the shift.

6.Reaching-(Hand & Arm) : 100% of the shift.

7.Shifting / Twisting / Rotating core : 100% of the shift.

8.Climb or Balances : 25% of the shift.

9.Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl : 75% of the shift.

10.Talk or hear : 100% of the shift.

11.Smell : 100% of the shift.

12.Ability to lift 75 pounds / Max.

Operating a forklift or other material handling equipment is considered a "Safety Sensitive" function. A Safety-Sensitive Function, as defined by the Company, is one that requires the operation of motor vehicles, forklifts, or motorized warehouse equipment, or one that involves inspecting, servicing, conditioning, controlling, supervising, loading, or unloading such machinery.

SAFETY :

The Electrician will be responsible for individual compliance with all safety rules, regulations, and policy procedures. Employee's responsibilities include but not limited to :

1 Compliance with all facility rules and regulations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Employees will be working in a Manufacturing and / or Warehouse environment in all types of weather.

Conditions include hot, cold, humid, loud, working near airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and around forklift traffic.

Employee will work in a manufacturing and / or warehouse environment in all types of weather. While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works with manufacturing equipment. An employee performing the duties of this job is required to use proper safety procedures to eliminate any potential hazards. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Position requires : High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirements may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

1.Powered Industrial Truck Certificate (In house training and licensing).

2.Lockout / Tagout Certification. (In house training and licensing).