Electrician II

Overview:

Designs, installs, and diagnoses a variety of electrical and electronic equipment. Writes programs for programmable controllers and installs electronic options on miscellaneous plant equipment; and is also responsible for obtaining electrical permits for the organization.

Responsibilities:

Designs and installs various circuits into new and existing equipment.

Works with outside vendors on cost and availability of miscellaneous machine type controls and various hardware and software options.

Troubleshoots and repairs circuit boards and other electronic components.

Works from general instructions following standard electrical codes.

Lays out wiring circuits for lighting, equipment, and communications facilities.

Installs and maintains a wide variety of electrical equipment

Troubleshoots machine and equipment using PLC’s

Diagnoses and remedies any electrical troubles to avoid shutdowns of equipment.

Checks and maintains proper supplies for electrical and electronic repairs and replacements.

Coordinates electrical projects and repairs between electrical staff and customer.

Obtain Electrical Permits from the City of Walker and coordinate site visits with City Inspectors.

Modifies machine programs

Writes basic programs using ladder logic and other tools

May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Equipment Used:

Meger, volt, ohm, and amp. meters, oscilloscope. Hand tools: meters and gauges for checking circuits and electrical components, robot teach pendants, programmable controllers and other electronic diagnostic equipment.

Unusual Conditions:

Hazard - working with high voltage.

Available to provide on call weekend coverage per the established departmental practice.

Requirements:

Master electrician, PLC Control experience

Permanent