Electrician Job at Doerfer Companies in Moline

Installation and repair of electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment.

The employee is normally engaged in the wiring and development of special machines.

Summary

Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and components of industrial machinery and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of the machine, such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
• May direct and train individuals from the same and other classifications.
• Effectively interacts with managers, supervisors, and hourly team members across all departments.
• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally for equipment or machine installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting development problems.
• Must be willing to participate in specialized training as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Additional duties as needed and assigned.

Requirements

• Proficiency in shop mathematics including algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric functions.
• Ability to solve electrical problems using Ohm's and power laws, and similar electrical/electronic equations.
• Proficiency in determining/calculating required wire size and insulation for a specific application.
• Expertise in the use of normal electrical/electronic testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Competence in the use of hand and power conduit benders and other tools used for fabricating electrical conduit systems and wireways.
• Knowledge of basic machine motion components and assembly techniques.
• Expertise in DC circuits, single and three-phase AC power, and distribution circuits.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical blueprints, schematics, and wire and wiring diagrams and specifications.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and JIC Electrical Codes.
• Must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in industrial wiring and electrical technician operations.
• Training to include the equivalent of one (1) semester technical course in PLC operation and programming or equivalent experience in PLC operations.
• Required to hold electrician's license or similar certification.

Preferred

• Technical school experience in industrial technology, electrical technology, electrical circuitry and systems, National Electrical Code, and industrial controller installation and programming.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Holidays
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short Term Disability
• Employer paid Long Term Disability
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer match
• Paid time off
• Referral Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Voluntary Life insurance

Salary

$31,200.00 - $74,000.00