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Lodge Cast Iron

Maintenance Electrician - 3rd Shift Weekends

Lodge Cast Iron, South Pittsburg, Tennessee, United States, 37380

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Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift Weekends

Pay Range based on Experience: $26.53 - $37.14 Plus 3rd Shift Differential $1.25

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Position:

Maintenance Electrician

The Maintenance Electrician role is expected to perform all duties related to the maintaining of electrical equipment and systems in all production areas of Lodge. This includes but is not limited to transformers, wiring systems, control devices, circuit protection, and PLC's. All work is expected to be completed while following all safety policies and procedures, in a timely manner while providing high quality craftsmanship.

Department

Maintenance

Location

South Pittsburg

Exempt Status

Non-Exempt

Job Description

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor Direct Reports: None Mission Critical: Reasonable Attendance Positive Attitude Strong Attention to Detail Effective Communication Technical Competence Functional Relationships: Employees Supervisors Contractors Others as needed Responsibilities: Follow all company safety policies, training, and procedures combined with standard work practices to ensure a safe work environment. Perform Preventative Maintenance inspections of electrical systems noting any abnormalities or issues including details of condition and possible corrective action. Prompt reporting of any significant abnormalities that may cause personal harm, downtime, or damage to equipment. Use equipment manuals, technical documents, and drawings for guidance on electrical equipment or devices for: set up, adjustments, calibrations, assembly, operation, troubleshooting, programming, repair, replacement, and identification of spare parts needed for current or planned repairs. Ensure all electrical cabinets, enclosures, disconnects, junction boxes, and conduit fittings are kept clean, organized, and securely closed when not actively being worked in or on. Correctly and safely use electrical testing equipment to diagnose production equipment or system malfunctions. Utilize and follow the National Electric Code when installing, replacing, or repairing electrical equipment or systems. Follow NFPA70e guidance and procedures concerning Arc Flash equipment, clothing, and practices. Utilize standard and proper techniques, tools, and procedures to dismantle, assemble, adjust, rebuild, and repair production electrical equipment and systems. Respond to equipment breakdowns, analyze the problem, determine the cause, and execute the repair to safely and efficiently return the equipment to service ensuring any required follow-up is communicated to the supervisor. Fully and correctly complete all required documentation in either paper or electronic format providing sufficient details of the activity or needed follow up. Use of the CMMS for performance of PM activities, repair work creation or completion, follow up work order generation, equipment and parts research, and other activities to maximize the utilization of the system and documentation of maintenance activities. Participate in Root Cause Analysis activities to identify downtime causes and implement corrective actions to prevent or limit recurrences. Provide input for the determination of needs related to critical spare parts, special tools, and equipment to ensure the highest level of reliability of production equipment. As needed, work with cross functional teams to explore production or quality issues to determine countermeasures as part of Continuous Improvement efforts. Maintain a clean work environment in accordance with the 5L and safety guidelines. Perform proper labeling and manifesting of each hazardous waste container Perform clean up as needed in each hazardous waste area Perform weekly inspections of each hazardous waste area Assist with or perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements: High school diploma or GED. Ability to understand and utilize electrical drawings, schematics, prints, documents, and manuals. Successful completion of a formal electrical education or training program. Strong mechanical aptitude. Desire to work in a team-based environment. Must be willing to attend training to further increase knowledge of complex electrical equipment elements such as PLC's, VFD's, sensors, HMI's, robotics, proportional controls devices, and transducers. Ability to use electrical testing equipment such as digital volt meters, amp meters and probes, meggers, and calibration tools. Summary of Necessary Knowledge, Experience and Skills: Minimum three years related experience. Successful completion of company approved NFPA 70e Arc Flash training. Basic Hand and Power Tool Knowledge Demonstrated ability to work with, install, and troubleshoot electrical devices including but not limited to the following: transformers, power supplies, proximity sensors, limit switches, relays, contactors, motor starters, safety devices, circuit protection devices, VFD's, PLC based controls, wiring systems, servos, and transducers. Familiarity with and ability to use common and advanced measurement tools such as tape measures, levels, precision straight edges, dial indicators, angle finders, tensioning tools, torque wrenches, feeler gauges, calipers, and micrometers. Basic lifting and rigging knowledge to perform job related activities safely. Forklift License Preferred and the ability to operate other motorized equipment such as aerial lifts, cranes Problem Solving Ability Working Conditions: Job performance requires the employee to stand, lift, walk, reach, stoop, bend, kneel, grasp, push, pull and climb stairs and ladders. Lifting up to 50lbs. Exposure to moving equipment, various electrical hazards, falling hazards, dust, fumes, and ambient temperatures of + or - 10 to 15 degrees. Personal Protective Equipment is required including hearing protection and safety glasses and/or face shields in the operating area or when working with any flying debris or sparks potential. Welding shield, PAPR, tinted glasses, dust mask and/or respirators may be required depending on the task. Wearing of approved PPE clothing and equipment that provides the appropriate Arc Flash protection. Shoe requirements are Steel-Toe or Safety Toe Footwear; other footwear may be needed depending on the task. Lodge uniform or similar protective clothing is required; gloves, flame retardant coveralls and other body protection are available depending on the task. Harnesses are required when there is potential for a fall when using booms and/or on platforms.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.