Industrial Electrician

Job description

Description Primary Function: To inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust and maintain all electrical equipment in the plant. Makes mechanical repairs to cranes, and as otherwise required in connection with electrical service. Tools and Equipment: Drill press, power saw, chain fall, burning and welding equipment, portable drill grinder, safety devices, miscellaneous electrical testing equipment and hand tools, etc. Materials: AC and DC equipment, such as cranes, furnaces, machine tools, motors, generators, controls, switches, circuit breakers, transformers, control panels, lighting circuits, wire, tape, insulation, repair parts, etc. Source of Supervision: Foreman. Performs work with a minimum of direction. Direction Exercised: Works alone or directs Helpers. Working Procedures: - Receives instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be done. Answers signal for electrical maintenance. - Inspects all electrical equipment in the plant, checking motor bearings, lubrication, commutation, excessive vibration, obvious signs of wear or need for adjustment, etc. When faulty operation is observed or pointed out by operating crews, diagnose t...