Job Summary

The Industrial Electrician will install or maintain electrical systems for equipment or facilities in accordance with Iowa State Building and Electrical codes. This person will help train new electricians as needed.

Our Industrial Electricians receive a sign on bonus of $2,500 after one year of service at Bertch Cabinet LLC!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and corrects electrical problems in production and support equipment.
• Installs, removes, repairs, overhauls, and tests electrical equipment.
• Performs installation, removal, and repair of equipment such as switchgear, transformers, starters, controllers, capacitors, and production equipment power and control systems (such as PLC).
• Performs installation, removal, and repair of electrical equipment such as switchgear, transformers, starters, controllers, capacitors, and production equipment power and control systems.
• Assists in the diagnosis of electrical problems and recommends solutions.
• Maintains a high level of safety awareness on all work assignments.
• Works to meet current electrical codes and company policy and practices.
• Reads electrical and related blueprints.
• Is able to determine proper components and installation requirements.
• Possesses skill to use all necessary electrical tools.
• Maintains proficiency in the appropriate Iowa State Building and Electrical Codes.
• Identifies opportunities for improving facility equipment and labor performance.
• Uses facility Computerized Maintenance Management System to document all scheduled predictive and preventative maintenance tasks, emergency procedures, and labor activities.
• Coordinates with contractors and vendors to maintain the backup generators and documents the schedule preventative maintenance performed.
• Cleans job site and tools. Stores tools and equipment in designated places in an organized manner.
• Follows lockout/tagout policy.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Required Education, Training or Experience

Associate’s degree (A.A.) in an Industrial Electrician program or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. Must have a valid Electrical License. Must have a valid Iowa Driver’s License and able to drive company vehicles.

Required Education, Training or Experience

• Must be fully trained and able to perform 50% or more of the required job tasks in the assigned department.
• Minimum of 18 months of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read measurement tools.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to help train other on-site electricians of everyday tasks in the Maintenance department.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and move materials up to or exceeding 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand or walk an entire shift (can be 8-10 hours)

Work Environment

Employees must be able to cope with Iowa climates; endure heat and cold conditions in the building. Fast paced workloads and loud noise levels are normal. Paint fumes and exposure to chemicals associated may be present. Personal Protective Equipment as required by OSHA will be provided by the Company.