Ascent Aerospace is hiring: Electrician in Macomb

Overview

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Summary of Position

The individual will perform electrical wiring of automated systems to include installations, troubleshooting and repairs. May have all or partial responsibility for electrical and/or pneumatic systems on large integration programs. The major responsibilities include wiring of panels to the automated machinery, including end-devices on motion platforms. This also includes powering/troubleshooting the electrical panels, wiring the process heads, and wiring the fastener feeder systems to the main control panel.

Responsibilities

• Perform PMs and repair electrical systems of industrial machinery.
• Follow electrical codes, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications.
• Read and correctly interpret blueprints/schematics and wiring diagrams (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic blueprints).
• Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment, connect cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Wire machines, run conduit, build control panels.
• Run pneumatic lines to valves and cylinders.
• Diagnose malfunctioning equipment and repair/replace.
• Ensure the safety of the electrical systems.
• Repair or replace wires, cables or other fixtures/equipment using hand tools.
• Performs troubleshooting; start up and de-bug of machinery.
• Travel to customer facilities for machine installations and service.
• Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• Export Control Compliance requirements: a US Person as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 2 years electrical experience.
• Associates degree in Electrical or related field preferred.
• Must be able to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic blueprints.
• Knowledge of NFPA, NEC, UL 508, IEC and CE standards as they relate to control panel design and build.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician preferred.
• Associates degree in Electrical or related field preferred.
• Ability to organize and maintain effective inventory.

Travel Requirements

Position will require out-of-area and overnight travel. Travel can be up to 30% of the time.

Working Conditions

• Exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant.
• Exposed to noise and vibration.
• Exposed to caustic chemicals.
• May work weekends to meet department and business demands.
• May work from elevated platforms and ladders.
• Eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
• May be required to obtain certification to operate lift trucks, man lifts, and overhead crane equipment.
• Safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Special Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

This position requires ITAR compliance. All applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR.

About Us

Ascent Aerospace is a world renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace, defense, and space industries. As the largest tooling group, Ascent produces a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest invar molds ever made for aerospace. As an automation provider and production system integrator, Ascent works with customers to develop their project and see it through from process engineering to build and installation to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.

EEO Statement

Ascent Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free +1 586-726-0500. This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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