Industrial Electrician II - 1st Shift

As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family.  We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:

• A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
• A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization
• A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward
• A need to create and to innovate

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time Hourly

Shift: 1st Shift

Work Status: On-site - Fall River, MA

Position Summary

The Industrial Electrician II TFR (Taco Fall River) performs a wide range of duties in support of both building and machine electrical systems, as well as physical plant maintenance. 

Measures of success:

• Successfully complete projects according to authorized National Electrical Codes Completes all work in adherence to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electrical Code (NEC), and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards
• Projects completed on time and to acceptable standards 
• Consistent response to maintenance calls 
• Timely completion of work orders 
• Updated work orders within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) 
• Completes all work within the company’s determined percentage guidelines for work order completion timelines
• Successfully troubleshoots and solves machine and equipment issues

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supports the manufacturing process by troubleshooting, performing preventative maintenance, and repairing manufacturing and processing machinery and equipment, including Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment. 
• Performs complex duties to design, install, repair, and maintain all electronic and electrical equipment, motors, and controls for new and existing machinery. 
• Performs a large variety of tests on all electrical systems.  Balances loads and power factor and installs transformers as necessary. 
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots advanced level issues with HVAC systems, electronic and electrical safety controls. 
• Troubleshoots and identifies needs for intermediate repairs to automation equipment using manuals, schematics, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs, meters, and hand tools. 
• Determines wire sizes as required to manage load effectively and safely against overload and to ensure efficient installation. 
• Researches and recommends new replacement parts for equipment. Sources sites/vendors with high-quality low-cost parts.
• Performs all aspects of electrical construction and maintenance. 
• Installs and services generating equipment, switchboards, motors, starters, lighting circuits, circuit breakers, AC and DC motor controls. Identifies root cause of malfunctions to drive efficiencies. 
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses and resolves CNC coding issues.  
• Creates and updates Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) pro