Prysmian | Encore Wire
Electrician
McKinney, Texas•Full-time
About the Job
Position Overview:
Conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of Plant operations.
Essential Job Functions:
- Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages and test equipment.
- Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
- Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
- Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
Requirements:
- Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field is required.
- 3-5 years of proven experience in the electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas.
- A thorough knowledge of electrical/ electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
- Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.
- Exposed to high voltage electricity.
- Ability to push, pull, or lift heavy objects and/or machine parts with or without assistance.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.