Maintenance Journeyman 1/Electrical
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Position Title
Maintenance Journeyman Level 1 Electrical/Instrumentation (J1)
Pay Rate
$40.70/hr.
Physical Location
Vicksburg Mill 3737 Hwy 3 Redwood, MS 39156 Category/Shift : Hourly Full-Time Days (7am-3:30pm
- Monday-Friday)
Job Requirements
At least
- 18 years of age
- Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience Eligible for employment in the US AND one of the following: At least three (3) years of work experience in INSTRUMENTATION systems; OR At least three (3) years of work experience in ELECTRICAL systems
- Must be willing to meet the following requirements: Work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces (with proper safety training and safety protection) Undergo technical online testing, interview, and a formal hands-on assessment of skills Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment
- Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
- Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule
- Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification
- Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis Wear required safety equipment It is preferred that candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s): Associates degree or certification(s) in Industrial Maintenance or other related disciplines within instrumentation/electrical.
Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.
The Job You Will Perform
This position will assist journeymen-level Electrical/Instrumentation maintenance technicians in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Our world class Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands-on experiences and classroom instruction in order to prepare you for your next promotion Duties include, but are not limited to: Non-applicable skills/experience can be removed but adding skills/experience is not permitted .
Instrumentation
Troubleshoot, configure, maintain: PLC systems Single loop controls for various field systems
- Instillation, calibration, troubleshooting various manufactures of analog and SMART instruments and analytical equipment
- Shop and field repair of final control elements such as pneumatic valves, electric valves, solenoid operated valves, calibration of pneumatic and SMART valve positioners
- Routine and regulatory calibration of field instruments for boilers and environmental systems
- Troubleshoot, maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Read and redline loop sheets, P&IDs
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams & electrical schematics
- Understand and follow NFPA70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards
Other duties as assigned Electrician
- Troubleshoot, install, repair AC and DC drive systems as well as stand-alone process drives of various manufacturers
- Troubleshoot, install, maintain various electrical components such as mechanical limit, proximity, photo electric, speed and reflective switches
- Reading and interpreting electrical schematics Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on 480v thru 13.8kv power distribution switchgear
- Other duties as assigned The Skills You Will Bring: Critical Thinking
- Analyze and use logic to address issues Team Player
- Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team Dependability
- Being reliable, responsible, and dependable Self-Motivation
- Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action
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