SARDIS, MISSISSIPPI - INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN

Description

Inca Presswood Pallets is a manufacturer of Engineered Molded Wood™ pallets, core plugs, and extruded wood blocks, along with other engineered wood products located in Sardis, MS.

We are currently looking for a qualified Industrial Electrician working primarily the day shift, full time with competitive pay, and excellent benefits including 401k and paid vacation.

Job Purpose: This position requires strong electrical experience within an industrial manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain electrical equipment while maintaining a safe environment and observing all local, state, and federal electrical and safety regulations.

Industrial Electrician Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Works in a safe and efficient manner.
• 480V 240V, 120V, 24 VSC systems and controls.
• Motor installations and troubleshooting up to 250 HP
• Install and troubleshoot 480V motor starting circuits.
• Install and troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFD) and DC circuits.
• Completes work in an efficient and timely manner.
• Conduit installation as required.
• Communicates often with all levels of the organization regarding work completed, and status of projects.
• Electrical Panel component diagnosis and replacement.
• PLC installations and troubleshooting (Programming not required)
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Ability to read electrical line drawings & schematics and ladder logic.
• Hydraulic experience a plus.
• Will be required to perform preventative and demand maintenance in mechanical areas.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs, both verbally and through work orders.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Works part of a day shift 4–5-person day shift maintenance team.
• Some daily and weekend overtime may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposure to a noisy work environment.
• Exposure to hot and humid conditions.
• Exposure to coolants, oils, grease, and water.
• Ear and Eye protection is required at all times in designated production areas.
• Steel toe boots are required at all times.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as an Electrician within a manufacturing environment
• An approved apprenticeship or 2-year degree in Industrial Electricity or equivalent.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work well on a team.
• Strong interpersonal communication
• Must make safety an integral part of all aspects of the job.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. They must be able to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with his hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.