Electrician - 1st Shift

Electrician - 1st Shift

Location : Chattanooga, TN, US, 37406

Job Summary / Overview

Installs and repairs electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems and components of industrial machinery and equipment by performing the following duties :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning devices such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery and equipment and discusses malfunction with other maintenance associates and equipment service techs, to diagnose malfunction and develop repair plan.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
• Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors.
• Operates PLC and CNC programmable controlled equipment to program automated machinery, to test for malfunctions, and to verify repairs.
• Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical equipment for building installation and repairs to meet or exceed the NEC standards.
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

Required Qualifications

About Columbus McKinnon

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we're going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.