Electrician I

JOB DUTIES

• Continually:  Construct, install, and test electrical and electronic equipment in accordance with electrical codes.
• Continually: Dismantle, adjust, regulate and repair electrical and electronic equipment.
• Continually: Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, layout conduit run and wiring circuits.
• Frequently: Inspect electrical, electronic, and related mechanical equipment to determine condition and make repairs when needed.
• Frequently: Operate grinders and portable power tools; use hand tools and may operate machine tools.
• Frequently: Lubricate electrical equipment and paint such equipment as required.
• Continually: Specifically maintain electrical and electronic equipment assigned.
• Frequently: Make control and panel board hook-ups.
• Frequently:  Dismantle, clean, repair and reassemble motors.
• Frequently:  Assist other members of department as required.
• Occasionally:  Operate all equipment when needed for maintenance purposes during shift hours.
• Continually: Complete required reports.
• Occasionally: Forecast future electrical and/or electronic problems and deter them through preventive maintenance program.
• Occasionally: Work with outside service engineers as required.
• Continually: Report all equipment deficiencies or malfunctions for maintenance or repair to proper supervision.
• Occasionally: Help load and unload transportation vehicles delivering or picking up parts or material pertinent to maintaining plant equipment or property
• Frequently: Obtain parts, tools and materials from Storeroom and other sources of supply.
• Continually: Perform related duties as directed by supervision.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Punctuality and consistent attendance required.
• Perform work in safe manner, observing all safety rules and regulations pertaining to the job or work area.
• Must be able to think quickly and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Must be able to inspect, test, dismantle, troubleshoot, and make electrical repairs to all types of electrical and electronic equipment including using computers to diagnose problems and make repairs.
• Must have the ability to interpret drawings and sketches.
•  Ability to drive company truck (possible manual transmission); drivers license not required.
• Must have the ability to drive the forklift and cranes as needed to do a particular
• No employee shall pose a direct threat to self or others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting: Rarely: sits a maximum of 2 hours per day, in break room or at desk working on computer.
• Standing/Walking: Continually - while performing normal maintenance of equipment and traveling to and from site of repair. Walks approximately 4-5 miles per day. Walking surfaces include gravel, cement, water, mud and uneven ground, asphalt, between piles of scrap pieces. May also stand on hot surfaces of furnace or steel.
• Crouching (bend at knees): Frequently – while performing normal maintenance on equipment and plant machinery. May work at knee, waist or floor levels.
• Stooping: (bend at waist): Frequently – while performing normal maintenance of equipment and plant machinery. Works / stoops at all levels including waist, knee and floor levels. May lean over motor to observe or work on a repair.
• Reaching: Frequently – reaches at shoulder or waist height level. Generally electrical panels are accessible, so positioning on ladder can eliminate overhead reach. Occasional overhead reach is required.
• Twisting/Turning: occasionally – generally has option to twist body or move feet to change position.
• Climbing: frequently – climbing to areas required. Climbs grated steel stair ramps and ladders. Occasionally works from vertical ladders.
• Crawling: Occasionally – may need to crawl to reach lower work area.
• Kneeling: Occasionally – to inspect, and/or work on a particular area.
• Leg/Foot: Occasionally – only for walking and vehicle inspection.
• Handling: frequently – use hand tools, test equipment, electrical wires, electronic drives and controls. May handle spools of wire of 20-30 pounds.
• Fingering/Feeling /Grasping: continually - to use hand tools and equipment for electrical inspection and repair. Fine motor and sensation in hands is required.
• Vehicle Use: Frequently – to operate vehicles, forklifts and cranes; to either get to work station or to work on equipment.
• Pushing/Pulling: occasionally – pushes and pulls electrical cabinet covers. May maneuver weights up to 35 pounds to remove or replace covers.
• Lifting/Carrying:  frequently – carries tools, average weight under 20 pounds. May lift up to 50 pounds independently.